Rh blood group antigen compositions and methods of use
AssigneesBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System, Baylor College of Medicine
InventorsL. Scott Rodkey, Marwan A. Yared, Kenneth J. Moise, Jr.
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Abstract
Disclosed are novel protein and peptide compositions comprising soluble and bound forms of immunologically-active blood group antigens including mammalian Rh antigens. In preferred embodiments methods for the isolation and purification of serologically-active human Rh antigens such as D, c, C, E, and e are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the adsorption of immunologically-active Rh antigens to solid supports. Diagnostic kits, methods, and devices for the detection of Rh antibodies in clinical and non-clinical samples are also disclosed. Devices, compositions and methods for the isolation, purification and quantitation of anti-Rh antibodies from solution are also provided.
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A method of stabilizing an antigenically-active blood group antigen protein or peptide, comprising admixing said antigenically-active blood group antigen protein or peptide with an effective amount of a low pH buffer, wherein said protein or peptide is a mammalian Rh antigen.
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