Title:
METHODS OF ASSAYING CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003024308
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of detection and quantitation of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), and diagnosis and detection of various CTGF-associated diseases and disorders.
Inventors:
WEITZ STEPHEN L (US)
USINGER WILLIAM R (US)
USINGER WILLIAM R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/029500
Publication Date:
August 21, 2003
Filing Date:
September 18, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
FIBROGEN INC (US)
WEITZ STEPHEN L (US)
USINGER WILLIAM R (US)
WEITZ STEPHEN L (US)
USINGER WILLIAM R (US)
International Classes:
C07K14/475; C12N15/09; G01N33/68; G01N33/74; G01N33/53; (IPC1-7): G01N33/53; G01N33/537; G01N33/566; G01N33/543
Foreign References:
| US5408040A | 1995-04-18 | |||
| US5420016A | 1995-05-30 | |||
| US5876730A | 1999-03-02 |
Other References:
KOHLER ET AL.: "Continuous cultures of fused cells secreting antibody of predefined specificity", NATURE, vol. 256, 7 August 1975 (1975-08-07), pages 495 - 497, XP002044294
TAMATANI ET AL.: "Establishment of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and its detection in the sera of biliary atresia", BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 251, 1998, pages 748 - 752, XP002961806
TAMATANI ET AL.: "Establishment of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and its detection in the sera of biliary atresia", BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 251, 1998, pages 748 - 752, XP002961806
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