DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO THE PROTEOGLYCAN PROTEINS OF CARTILAGE BREAKDOWN

摘要

This invention relates to methods and compositions for early diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of cartilage degenerative conditions, including forms of arthritis and arthropathy, using an antibody which recognizes a peptide comprising the sequence FFGVG... generated by cleavage of cartilage aggrecan at the site N341-F342.