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DNA encoding IGA nephropathy indicating protein

US6790944B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1998
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/47
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel protein isolated from the leukocyte of IgA nephropathy patients, and DNA encoding the protein. It also relates to an oligonucleotide based on the nucleotide sequence complementary with the DNA, an antibody which specifically reacts with the protein and, furthermore, diagnostic and therapeutic drugs of IgA nephropathy comprising it.

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