Gelsolin binding agent compositions and the use thereof

The present invention relates generally to the gelsolin binding agent capable of binding to a gelsolin polypeptide (e.g., antibody). Gelsolin binding agents of the present invention, in addition to the purification of the native gelsolin proteins are useful, alone or in combination for the detection of gelsolin polypeptide in a test sample (also known target polypeptide). Gelsolin binding agents are also useful in the diagnosis of gelsolin-related medical condition in need thereof is a subject. Kits for detecting the gelsolin in a biological sample is provided by the present invention. .FIELD 1