The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) selective for
the N-termini and C-termini of the gastrin hormone forms, gastrin-17
(G17), glycine-extended gastrin-17 (G17-Gly), gastrin-34 (G34) and
glycine-extended gastrin-34 (G34-Gly); and the hybridomas that produce
these MAbs. Also provided are panels of MAbs useful for the detection and
quantitation of gastrin-17 (G17), glycine-extended gastrin-17 (G17-Gly),
gastrin-34 (G34) and glycine-extended gastrin-34 (G34-Gly). These assays
are useful for monitoring a gastrin-mediated disease or condition, or for
monitoring the progress of a course of therapy. The invention further
provides solid phase assays including immunohistochemical (IHC) and
immunofluorescence (IF) assays suitable for detection and visualization
of gastrin species in solid samples, such as biopsy samples or tissue
slices. Pharmaceutical compositions of the MAbs of the invention are also
provided, along with methods of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
gastrin-mediated diseases or conditions. Methods of evaluating a gastrin
hormone-blocking treatment are described. The course of a
gastrin-mediated disease or condition may be monitored in a patient by
means of assay methods provided.