Abstract:
The invention is directed to methods and kits for detecting and measuring the presence or absence of perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody of ulcerative colitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis or type 1 autoimmune hepatitis. The methods and kits of the present invention provide safe and reliable means for diagnosing ulcerative colitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and type 1 autoimmune hepatitis. The antigens reactive with perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody of ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis are also provided.
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel methods and reagents for reducing background binding in antibody preparations having an unwanted affinity for intracellular protein(s). The invention method comprises treating an antibody preparation with permeabilized cells, then separating the antibody preparation from the permeabilized cells. The reagents are useful for reducing the level of background binding in antibody preparations. Also provided are antibody preparations that are substantially free of background binding.