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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2008
Isabel Haro Villar, Madrid, ES;
José M. Gomora Elena, Madrid, ES;
Luisa M Perez Rodríguez, Madrid, ES;
Raimon Sanmarti Sala, Barcelona, ES;
Isabel Haro Villar, Madrid, ES;
José M. Gomora Elena, Madrid, ES;
Luisa M Perez Rodríguez, Madrid, ES;
Raimon Sanmarti Sala, Barcelona, ES;
Abstract
The present invention concerns a chimeric polypeptide, capable of detecting the antibodies generated in rheumatoid arthritis, comprising at least two citrulinated peptide subunits: (i) one derived from the α or β chain of the fibrin and (ii) a second derived from the filaggrin. In addition, the invention comprises an antigenic composition, a method and a kit for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, from the detection of the autoantibodies generated during the course of said disease.