ANNEXIN V-BINDING POLYPEPTIDES DERIVED FROM HBsAg AND THEIR USES

摘要

Polypeptides derived from hepatitis B surface antigen which are able to compete with the hepatitis B surface antigen/annexin V interaction, or which are able to bind a compound or antibody competing with the hepatitis B surface antigen/annexin V interaction are described. The use of these polypeptides, and antibodies against them, in order to diagnose, treat and vaccinate against an infection with hepatitis B virus and/or hepatitis delta virus is also disclosed.