摘要:
There is provided cyclic peptides of the general formula wherein x represents the amino terminus, one amino acid or amino acid sequence starting with amino add 604 and going back as far as amino acid 586 (gp41-HIV-1); and y represents the carboxy terminus, an amino acid or amino acid sequence starting with amino acid 612 and extending up to amino acid 629 (gp41-HIV-1). There is also provided peptides of the general formula wherein x1 represents the amino terminus, one amino acid or amino acid sequence starting with amino add 596 and going back as far as amino acid 578 (gp42-HIV-2) and a and b represent the amino and carboxy terminals, respectively, as well as substituents which are effective to make the peptides more useful as an immunodiagnostic reagent; and y1 represents the carboxy terminus, an amino acid or amino add sequence starting with amino acid 604 and extending up to amino acid 613 (gp42-HIV-2) and a and b are as defined previously. These cyclic peptides alone or in admixture with certain linear peptides are particularly useful in detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies.
摘要:
There is provided cyclic peptides of the general formula where x represents any amino acid sequence or analogues located from amino acid 586 to amino acid 602 gp4l (HIV-1) y represents any amino acid sequence or analogues located from amino acid 611 to amino acid 620 gp4l (HIV-1); and a and b represent the amino and carboxy terminals, respectively, as well as substituents which are effective to make the peptides more useful as an immunodiagnostic reagent. These cyclic peptides alone or in admixture with certain linear peptides are particularly useful in detecting HIV antibodies.
摘要:
Linear and cyclic peptides of the E1 and C protein of the rubella virus are disclosed. These peptides and analogues, are useful in detecting and quantifying antibodies raised against the rubella virus. They are also useful in raising antibodies to the rubella virus for use in the diagnosis of and protection against rubella viral infections.
摘要:
Linear and cyclic peptides of the E1 and C protein of the rubella virus are disclosed. These peptides and analogues, mixtures and combinations of them are useful in detecting and quantifying antibodies raised against the rubella virus. They are also useful in raising antibodies to the rubella virus for use in the diagnosis of and protection against rubella viral infections.
摘要:
There is provided cyclic peptides of the general formulae: ##STR1## wherein x represents an amino acid sequence from position 585 to 604 (gp41-HIV-1) such amino acid sequences being characterized by at least one of a lysine at position 586 or a lysine at both positions 585 and 586; x.sup.2 represents an amino acid sequence from position 585 to 604 (gp41-HIV-1); y represents an amino acid sequence from position 612 to 629 (gp41-HIV-1); e and f represent one or more epitopes; and a and b represent the amino and carboxy terminals, respectively, as well as substituents which are effective to make the peptide more useful as an immunodiagnositc reagent. Peptides of formula III have one or both of e and f present.There is also provided peptides of the general formulae: ##STR2## wherein x.sup.1 represents an amino acid sequence from position 577 to 596 (gp36-HIV-2) such amino acid sequences being characterized by at least one of a lysine at position 578 or a lysine at both positions 577 and 578; x.sup.3 represents an amino acid sequence from position 577 to 596 (gp36-HIV-2); y.sup.1 represents an amino acid sequence from position 604 to 613 (gp36-HIV-2); e and f represents one or more epitopes; and a and b are as defined above. Peptides of formula IV have one or both of e and f present.These cyclic peptides alone or in admixture with other peptides are particularly useful in detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in analytes and sera.
摘要:
This invention relates to novel linear peptides and mixtures and chemical combinations thereof useful for detecting and quantifying HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections. These peptides are also useful in vaccines against HTLV-I and HTLV-II vital infections.
摘要:
Cyclic peptides of the general formulae: wherein x represents an amino acid sequence from position 585 to 604 (gp41-HIV-1) with at least one of a lysine at position 586 or a lysine at both positions 585 and 586; x2 represents an amino acid sequence from position 585 to 604 (gp41-HIV-1); y represents an amino acid sequence from position 612 to 629 (gp41-HIV-1); e and f represent one or more epitopes included in the amino acid sequence extending from 586 to 629 (gp41-HIV-1) or from 578 to 613 (gp36-HIV-2); and a and b represent the amino and carboxy terminals, respectively, as well as substituents effective to make the peptide more useful as an immunodiagnostic. Peptides of formula III have one or both of e and f present. Also provided are peptides of the general formulae: wherein x1 represents an amino acid sequence from position 577 to 596 (gp36-HIV-2) with at least one of a lysine at position 578 or a lysine at both positions 577 and 578; x3 represents an amino acid sequence from position 577 to 596 (gp36-HIV-2); y1 represents an amino acid sequence from position 604 to 613 (gp36-HIV-2); e and f represents one or more epitopes included in the amino acid sequence from 578 to 613 (gp36-HIV-2) or 586 to 629 (gp41-HIV-1); and a and b are as defined above. Peptides of formula IV have one or both of e and f present. These peptides are useful in detecting HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies.
摘要:
This invention relates to novel peptides and mixtures thereof useful for detecting HCV infections. These peptides are also useful as active ingredients in vaccines against HCV infection.
摘要:
This invention discloses linear and cyclic peptides of the E1 and E2 glycoproteins of the rubella virus. These peptides and analogues, mixtures and combinations of them are useful in detecting and quantifying antibodies raised against the rubella virus. They are also useful in raising antibodies to the rubella virus for use in the diagnosis of and protection against rubella viral infections.
摘要:
Immunoadsorbent combinations for the detection and diagnosis of group B streptococcus polysaccharide antigen, comprising an insoluble carrier, a capture agent having an affinity for specifically binding to the trirhamnose epitope of group B streptococcus antigen and having the formula .alpha.-L-Rhap(1.fwdarw.2)-.alpha.-L-Rhap(1.fwdarw.2).alpha.-Rhap-1- wherein Rhap is rhamnose, and an antigen marker agent having an affinity for binding to monorhamnose epitope of group B streptococcus polysaccharide antigen of formula .alpha.-L-Rhap-1- when the group B streptococcus polysaccharide is bound to the carrier. An immunoassay method test kit and polyclonal antibody are also described.