DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR QUANTIFYING APO AI

摘要

The present invention describes a monoclonal antibody that is directed against an Apo AI/HDL epitope whose expression is substantially unaffected by deamidation. Also disclosed is a polypeptide capable of immunologically mimicking an Apo AI/HDL epitope whose expression is substantially unaffected by deamidation. Diagnostic systems and methods for determining the amount of Apo AI in a vascular fluid sample using a disclosed monoclonal antibody and/or a disclosed polypeptide are also described.