Monoclonal antibodies that selectively recognize methamphetamine and methamphetamine like compounds

The invention generally relates to monoclonal antibodies that recognize at least one compound from the group consisting of (+) methamphetamine, (+) amphetamine, and (+) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ((+) MDMA). Generally speaking, the monoclonal antibodies do not recognize (−) methamphetamine, (−) amphetamine, or (−) MDMA.

ABSTRACT

The invention generally relates to monoclonal antibodies that recognize at least one compound from the group consisting of (+) methamphetamine, (+) amphetamine, and (+) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ((+) MDMA). Generally speaking, the monoclonal antibodies do not recognize (−) methamphetamine, (−) amphetamine, or (−) MDMA.

CLAIMS

1. An isolated monoclonal antibody that recognizes each compound of the group consisting of (+)amphetamine, (+)methamphetamine, and (+)3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and does not substantially recognize each compound of the group consisting of (−)amphetamine, (−)methamphetamine, and (−)3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, wherein the antibody is generated using a immunizing agent comprising the formula 

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