Method for diagnosing a superantigen caused pathologial conditio

Details Method for diagnosing a superantigen caused pathologial conditio Method for diagnosing a superantigen caused pathologial conditio

1989-11-15

1994-08-09

Saunders, David

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...

435 6, 436501, 436548, C12Q 168, G01N 33577

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ABSTRACT:
The invention teaches a method for determining levels of T-cell surface antigens in humans, specifically, V.beta. molecules. Measurement of such levels allows for diagnosis of pathological conditions, such as infections, where changes in these levels are indicative of a superantigen initiated pathological condition.

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