Methods and compositions for opsonophagocytic assays
US6815172B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/80
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and compositions comprising immunoassays for the detection of functional antibodies and the analysis of vaccine efficacy are described. In particular, the present invention provides opsonophagocytic assays. The assays are useful for the rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple different functional antibodies. In preferred embodiments, the assays include fluorescent labels of multiple colors and/or intensities.
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