NEUTROPHIL IMAGING IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS

摘要

The present invention is directed to an improved method to detect and monitor a subject having cystic fibrosis (CF) by employing a murine anti-NCA 90 monoclonal antibody Fab' fragment and <99m>-technetium. It is further directed to a simple, noninvasive, and effective test that can assess neutrophil delivery to the lower airways of patients with CF and other neutrophil-mediated lung diseases.