| abstract |
The peptide having the amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO:1, and optionally this peptide in mixture with one or more peptides SEQ ID NO:3 - 11, is described. All these peptides correspond to regions of the genomic TT virus sequence. Further, monospecific antibodies binding to the TT virus are disclosed. The peptides may be coupled to a carrier and/or label, or immobilized on a solid phase. The peptide or peptide mixture, or the monospecific antibody may be used in a medicament or in diagnostic kits. The peptide or peptide mixture may also be used for immunization of a non-human mammal to produce monospecific antibodies directed against TT virus. |