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Composition and method for diagnosing auto-immune hepatitis

OwnerAnsgar W. Lohseinventor

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Abstract

A composition and method for the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. The composition, which contains SLA antigens detects soluble liver antigen (SLA) auto-antibodies, which occur in sera of patients suffering from chronic hepatitis.

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A cDNA comprising a nucleotide sequence that codes for an antigen recognized by soluble liver antigen (SLA) auto antibodies in blood serum wherein said cDNA codes for an antigen having the amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO:2 or SEQ ID NO:4.

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Application: 09/668,283Filed 25 Sep 2000 · division
Priority: DE 198 05 81513 Feb 1998
Granted: 18 Nov 2003
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification11 codes

G01N 33/564
Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor: for pre-existing immune complex or autoimmune disease , i.e. systemic lupus…
A61P 1/00
Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
A61P 1/16
Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system: for liver or gallbladder disorders, e.g. hepatoprotective agents,…
C07K 14/4713
Not used: autoimmune diseases, e.g. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, rheumathoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus;…

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Application09/249,020Parent of this division · filed 12 Feb 1999
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