Peptides for detection of antibody to Ehrlichia ewingii

Details Peptides for detection of antibody to Ehrlichia ewingii Peptides for detection of antibody to Ehrlichia ewingii

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Wax, Robert A. (Department: 1653)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

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

C530S326000, C530S350000

Reexamination Certificate

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11063027

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection and quantification ofEhrlichia ewingii, Ehrlichia ewingiiantibodies, antibody fragments, and polypeptides.

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