MONOSPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AGAINST A SUBUNIT OF FIBRINOGEN

摘要

The invention provides monospecific antibodies which are specifically reactive with the alpha E subunit of fibrinogen or a fragment thereof, but not with other portions of the fibrinogen molecule. The invention also provides anti- alpha E probes, including monospecific anti- alpha E antibodies which have been detectably labeled. In addition, the invention provides methods for using the monospecific antibodies for detection of the alpha E subunit and fragments thereof, as well as reagents and kits performing the methods. Diagnostic methods for determining information associated with atherogenesis and/or thrombogenesis, as well as for determining information associated with pregnancy status or outcome. The invention further provides continuous cell lines which produce monospecific anti- alpha E antibodies.