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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2005
Mikio Niwa, Tsukuba, JP;
Katsuhiko Matsuo, Tsukuba, JP;
Keiichi Mitsuyama, Kurume, JP;
Michio Sata, Fukuoka, JP;
Mikio Niwa, Tsukuba, JP;
Katsuhiko Matsuo, Tsukuba, JP;
Keiichi Mitsuyama, Kurume, JP;
Michio Sata, Fukuoka, JP;
Toagosei Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Kurume University, Fukuoka, JP;
Abstract
An epitope peptide is provided, which is capable of binding specifically to an antibody characteristic of Crohn's disease that is specifically observed in patients with Crohn's disease, together with a test method for conveniently and rapidly determining whether a subject is affected by Crohn's disease by use of the above peptide. The epitope peptide to the Crohn's disease antibody comprises a peptide having an amino acid sequences represented by any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3 or a salt thereof. A test reagent and a test method for Crohn's disease are provided, which comprise the peptide as an active ingredient.