Abstract: Four peptides corresponding to regions of the glycoprotein encoded by the env gene of HTLV1 are provided. These peptides which are immunologically reactive with HTLV-1 specific antibodies are useful in assays for detection of HTLV-1 infection or exposure and in compositions to elicit the production of antibodies against HTLV-1 in animals and man.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 1988
Date of Patent:
May 21, 1991
Assignee:
Virovahl, S.A.
Inventors:
Anders Vahlne, Bo Svennerholm, Lars Rymo, Stig Jeansson, Peter Horal
Abstract: A synthetic peptide antigen corresponding to a region of the glycoprotein gp41 encoded by the env gene of HIV-2 is provided. The peptide which is immunologically reactive with HIV-2 specific antibodies is useful in assays for detection of HIV-2 infection or exposure and in compositions to elicit the production of antibodies against HIV-2 in animals including man.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 18, 1987
Date of Patent:
March 14, 1989
Assignee:
Virovahl
Inventors:
Anders Vahlne, Bo Svennerholm, Lars Rymo, Stig Jeansson, Peter Horal