ALFA-L-ANTIKROPP OCH SETT FOR FRAMSTELLNING DERAV, VILKET MOTSVARANDE ANTIGEN ER KNUTET TILL LEVERSJUKDOMAR

摘要

Process for the preparation of a novel alpha -L antibody comprising immunizing an animal other than a human with the alpha -L antigen or alpha -L antigen/ alpha -L antibody complex, and collecting antiserum from the animal; a method for the purification of alpha -L antigen comprising subjecting the material containing the alpha -L antigen to the density gradient centrifugation, and collecting a fraction having a buoyant density less than 1.1 g/ml; a reagent comprising alpha -L antigen; and a reagent comprising alpha -L antibody for detection of the alpha -L antigen and the alpha -L antibody, such detection being useful for the diagnosis of liver diseases and examination of the blood for blood transfusion.