| 摘要 |
The present invention discloses unique sequences of nucleotides corresponding to pig endogenous retroviruses, which sequences are found within the genome of miniature swine of the species <i>Sus scrofa</i>. Also disclosed is a method of using such sequences as probes to probe the genome of swine and organisms, such as primates, including humans, that may have received xenotransplants of tissues from swine. Specific nucleotide sequences useful as probes are also disclosed. Polypeptides of these sequences, as well as antibodies specific therefor and vaccines prepared therefrom, are also described. |
