Abstract: The present invention relates to a macromolecule of proteinaceous nature which activates sperm motility, a process for the preparation thereof by purification of the macromolecule from extracellular fluids, pharmaceutical preparations containing the macromolecule and antibodies directed against determinants specific to the macromolecule and the use thereof as a method to assay the potential fertility of sperm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 1993
Date of Patent:
September 26, 1995
Assignees:
Eva Akerlof, Ake Pousette, Applied Research Systems ARS Holding N.V.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a macromolecule of proteinaceous nature which activates sperm motility, a process for the preparation thereof by purification of the macromolecule from extracellular fluids, pharmaceutical preparations containing the macromolecule and antibodies directed against determinants specific to the macromolecule and the use thereof as a method to assay the potential fertility of sperm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 27, 1991
Date of Patent:
April 19, 1994
Assignees:
Eva Akerlof, Ake Pousette, Applied Research Systems ARS Holding N.V.