Specificity in the detection of anti-rubella IGM antibodies

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PATENT NO 6872396
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10696635

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This invention particularly discloses an improved immunoassay method for the specific detection of anti-rubella IgM antibodies. This method employs rubella antigens comprising rubella E1 and E2 envelope glycoproteins substantially free of capsid protein. Use of this antigen composition reduces or eliminates nonspecific protein-protein interactions leading to false positive results. A sample diluent comprising urea can also be used in the process to further reduce the occurrence of nonspecific protein-protein interactions. A diagnostic kit to aid in the detection of anti-rubella IgM antibodies is also disclosed.

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  • INTEL CORPORATION;VIRAL ANTIGENS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Byrd, Frances I Memphis, TN 2 1
Devlin, Robert F Cordova, TN 6 60
Dorsett, Preston H Memphis, TN 7 58

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