Abstract: DNA sequences coding for the DR-&bgr;-chain locus of human lymphocyte antigen complex and diagnostic typing processes and products related thereto. DNA sequences that code for the &bgr;-chain DR locus are useful in simple and efficient typing processes and products and for expression of polypeptides displaying an immunological or biological activity of the antigens of the HLA-DR &bgr;-chains for use in diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
November 16, 2004
Assignee:
bioMirieux sa
Inventors:
Bernard Francois Mach, Eric Olivier Long, Claire Terese Wake