PROSTATE-SPECIFIC MEMBRANE ANTIGENS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING

摘要

A purified and isolated human PSM' protein which is substantially free of other human proteins is provided. The N-terminal amino acid sequence of the PSM' protein is two amino acids short compared to the N-terminal amino acid sequence of the putative human PSM' protein. Methods of purifying the PSM' protein, antibodies against the PSM' protein of the present invention are also provided. Immunoassays and immunoassay kits are also provided for detecting prostate cancer in a patient.