Kits for detecting swine infertility and respiratory syndrome (SIRS) virus
AssigneesRegents of the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
InventorsJames E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Abstract
The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.
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A kit for detecting swine infertility and respiratory syndrome (SIRS) virus comprising:
- an antibody which specifically binds to a 15 kD antigen of viral agent ATCC VR-2332, whereby the antibody and the 15 kD antigen form a complex;
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- a label for use in detecting the complex.
A kit for detecting swine infertility and respiratory syndrome (SIRS) virus comprising:
- a monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to a 15 kD antigen of viral agent ATCC VR-2332, whereby the monoclonal antibody and the 15 kD antigen form a complex;
- and
- a label for use in detecting the complex.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.