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Patent No.:
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);
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.