Method for determining mimotopes

Abstract

A method of detecting or determining the sequence of monomers which is a topographical equivalent of the ligand which is complementary to a particular receptor of interest, the method comprising the steps of: 1. synthesizing a plurality of catamers, each said catamer being of the general formula: D.sub.2 --D.sub.1 wherein D.sub.1 represents a designated monomer selected from a first set of monomers, and D.sub.2 represents a designated monomer selected from a second set of monomers which may be the same as or different to said first set of monomers; said plurality of catamers comprising catamers in which each designated monomer is systematically varied to contain members from the respective set of monomers; 2. contacting each catamer with the receptor of interest, and, 3. detecting or determining the presence or absence of binding between each catamer and said receptor.

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