Crohn's disease antibody epitope peptide and reagent for testing Crohn's disease
US7985831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/065
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An epitope peptide is provided, which is capable of binding specifically to an antibody characteristic of Crohn's disease that is specifically observed in patients with Crohn's disease, together with a test method for conveniently and rapidly determining whether a subject is affected by Crohn's disease by use of the above peptide. The epitope peptide to the Crohn's disease antibody comprises a peptide having an amino acid sequences represented by any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3 or a salt thereof. A test reagent and a test method for Crohn's disease are provided, which comprise the peptide as an active ingredient.
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