Methods of detecting antibodies specific for denatured HLA antigens
US7972804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25125
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to methods of screening for HLA antibodies comprising detecting antibodies specific for native HLA antigens and denatured HLA antigens. The invention also provides for method of predicting whether a transplant recipient has an increased risk for rejecting the transplanted organ.
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