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Analytical method and kit thereof

US7833983B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2004
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/104
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a peptide comprising a symmetrical dimethylated arginine, and constitute an immunologic determinant of antibodies present in sera from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and wherein the methylation is a prerequisite for reacting with said antibodies. The invention also relates to the use of said peptide for diagnosis of SLE and the differentiation between SLE and MCTD.

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