Patents Examined by Jeff Kushman
  • Antibody against rheumatoid arthritis specific protein
    Patent number: 4950741
    Abstract: A substantially pure rheumatoid arthritis specific protein (RASP) and an antibody against the rheumatoid arthritis specific protein (anti-RASP antibody) are disclosed. The RASP is found specifically in the serum or plasma of a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and may be detected using an anti-RASP antibody easily and effectively. Therefore, the anti-RASP antibody of the present invention is useful for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis by the criterion of the presence of RASP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignees: Asahi Medical Co., Ltd., Medecs Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Yamanaka, Makoto Yoshida