WEST NILE VIRUS ANTIGENT AND ASSAY

摘要

The present invention provides for a polypeptide comprising a fragment of th e West Nile Virus E protein, wherein the E protein fragment consists of residues 1-428. The invention also provides for polynucleotides encoding this protein and host cells transformed genetically to express this protein. More particularly, the invention provid es for assays and diagnostic kits for the detection of West Nile Virus E protein antibody that circulates in the blood of patients thought to be afflicted with West Nile disease.