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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
May. 17, 1983

Filed:

Jul. 11, 1980
Applicant:
Inventors:

Alberto Bartorelli, Milan, IT;

Roberto Accinni, Barlassina, IT;

Assignee:

Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, NJ (US);

Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N / ; G01N / ; C07G / ; A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
424-1 ; 2601 / ; 2601 / ; 424 85 ; 424 88 ; 436543 ; 436545 ; 436542 ;
Abstract

Tumor associated antigens are disclosed in both crude and pure form which are specific to human breast cancer. The antigens are designated BCA. Antisera, radiolabeled antigens and antisera, as well as methods for the detection of circulating BCA are also disclosed. Methods for the extraction of BCA also form part of the invention. A diagnostic kit for the detection of circulating BCA, especially one suitable for use in as radioimmunoassay is also disclosed.


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