| 20090117582 | Diagnosis of Allergic Complaints, Atopic Diseases and/or Auto-Immune Diseases by the Identification of Antibodies Against CD28 in Human Serum - The invention relates to a method for diagnosing allergic complaints, atopic diseases and/or auto-immune diseases, according to which a sample from a patient is analysed for the presence of anti-CD28 auto-antibodies by bringing said sample into contact with CD28. If auto-antibodies bond to the CD28, this indicates the presence of an allergic complaint, atopic disease and/or auto-immune disease. The invention also relates to the use of CD28 for diagnosing said diseases and to a kit that is designed for this purpose, comprising CD28 and marked anti-immunoglobulin antibodies. | 05-07-2009 |
