Patents Assigned to Virovahl, S.A.
  • Peptides for the detection of HTLV-1 infection
    Patent number: 5017687
    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