Protein S polypeptides and anti-peptide antibodies that inhibit protein S binding to C4B binding protein, diagnostic systems and therapeutic methods

摘要

The invention describes protein S polypeptides and anti-PS antibodies capable of inhibiting the binding of proteins to C4BP. The peptides and antibodies are useful in diagnostic methods and systems for purifying or detecting free protein S. In addition, the polypeptides are useful in therapeutic methods as an anti-coagulant.