Retroviral superantigens, superantigen peptides, and methods of

Details Retroviral superantigens, superantigen peptides, and methods of Retroviral superantigens, superantigen peptides, and methods of

1993-10-29

1996-05-21

Mosher, Mary E.

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues

25 or more amino acid residues in defined sequence

4241881, 4242781, 435 5, 530221, C07K 1416, A61K 3816, A61K 3921, G01N 3353

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ABSTRACT:
The subject invention concerns novel superantigen proteins and peptides and methods of use of these superantigens. Specifically exemplified are peptide agonists from mouse mammary tumor virus, feline immunodeficiency virus and human immunodeficiency virus. The peptides can also be used to produce, purify and detect antibodies that bind to superantigens. These superantigens and their corresponding peptides can be used in both diagnostic and therapeutic protocols.

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