PEPTIDE-BASED DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS FOR SARS

摘要

The present invention is directed to antigenic peptides and peptide compositions selected from the Membrane glycoprotein (M), the Spike glycoprotein (S), and the Nucleocapsid (N) protein antigens of the SARS coronavirus (SCoV). The present invention is also directed to methods of use of the peptides of the invention, e.g., for the detection of SARS-associated antibodies. Detection methods include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or other immunoassay procedures.