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

2007-01-26

2010-06-29

Ford, Vanessa L. (Department: 1645)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Immunoglobulin, antiserum, antibody, or antibody fragment,...

C424S133100, C424S134100, C424S135100, C424S136100, C424S139100, C424S141100, C424S184100, C514S002600, C514S013800

Reexamination Certificate

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07744872

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

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