ME-5, ME-2, and EPP2: human protein antigens reactive with autoantibodies present in the serum of women suffering from endometriosis

EL SHAMI A. Said., CAMPBELL BRUCE A, SUSTARSIC DENNIS, SAHAKIAN NIVER P
2008
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This patent discloses methods for detecting endometriosis by identifying antibodies in patient serum that bind to the human protein antigens ME-5, ME-2, or EPP2.

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Disclosed is a method of detecting the presence of endometriosis by detection of antibodies that bind to ME-5, ME-2 or EPP2 polypeptides or epitopes thereof. Also disclosed is a method for capturing antibodies that bind abovementioned polypeptides and analysis of said antibodies.

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