PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN FROM BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND ITS USE IN DIAGNOSIS

摘要

Benign prostatic hyperplasia-prostate specific antigen (BPH-PSA) and methods for its preparation are provided. Also provided are antibodies specific for BPH-PSA, and methods of their use in immunoassays for detecting the presence of BPH-PSA in a sample. The subject immunoassays find use in diagnosing the conditions associated with elevated serum PSA levels, such as prostate cancer and BPH.