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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 1994
Filed:
Aug. 29, 1991
Applicant:
Inventors:
Fumi-ichiro Yamamoto, Bellevue, WA (US);
Thayer White, Seattle, WA (US);
Sen-itiroh Hakomori, Mercer Island, WA (US);
Henrik Clausen, Holte, DK;
Assignee:
The Biomembrane Institute, Seattle, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07H / ; C12N / ; C12N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
536 232 ; 4353201 ; 4352402 ; 536 231 ;
Abstract
The genes defining the ABO histo-blood groups are disclosed. Methods for identification of histo-blood group ABO status are provided. The methods include the use of DNA probes or size separation of DNA fragments unique to a blood group status. The present invention also discloses DNA constructs, recombinant methods for providing histo-blood glycosyltransferases, methods for tumor suppression, purified histo-blood group glycosyltransferases, and antibodies produced therefrom which bind to protein epitopes.