Use of antibodies against MxA or MxB to determine levels of type I interferons in vivo

摘要

The invention provides methods of indirectly measuring the level of type I interferons in vivo utilizing antibodies directed against MxA and/or MxB. The methods find application in conjunction with therapies directed to raising or lowering the levels of interferons in patients. Also provided are new monoclonal antibodies that recognize specific human Mx protein(s).