PURIFIED, HIGHLY SPECIFIC ANTIBODIES AGAINST GENE PRODUCTS INCLUDING RETINOBLASTOMA AND METHOD

摘要

A method of identifying epitopes to gene products, specifically the human retinoblastoma (Rb) gene and the corresponding antigenic polypeptides. The amino acid sequence has a combination of low solubility and high hydrophilicity. Highly specific high-affinity anti-Rb-IgGs have been purified using the techniques of this invention. The anti-Rb-IgGs have been used to immuno-precipitate and produce Western Blot patterns associated with normal and abnormal Rb proteins. The method and products of this invention can be used in various diagnostic procedures.