Mammaglobin, a mammary-specific breast cancer protein
AssigneeWashington University
InventorsMark A. Watson, Timothy P. Fleming
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Abstract
A purified and isolated DNA sequence and the encoded mammary-specific protein, mammaglobin, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the detecting breast cancer based upon the overexpression and secretion of mammaglobin by breast cancer cells. The methods detect and/or quantitate the presence of mammaglobin or the mRNA encoding mammaglobin.
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An isolated and purified polypeptide comprising an epitope of mammaglobin, wherein said epitope comprises at least five contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NO:
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An isolated and purified antibody which is specific for an epitope of mammaglobin comprising at least five contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NO:
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