Monoclonal antibodies to novel melanoma-associated antigens

摘要

A new cell line has been made which is capable of producing an antibody that reacts with melanoma associated tumors cells. Antigens capable of reacting with the new antibody have been isolated and characterized. Methods are disclosed for the utilizing the antibody and antigen of the present invention and diagnostic procedures for determining the identity and extent of melanoma associated disease. The compositions of the present invention are disclosed to be useful in other immunological procedures.