Diagnostic system for the detection of skin cancer
US10531824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2576/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions are provided for the analysis of skin surfaces to determine the presence of neoplastic tissue. In the methods of the invention, a composition comprising a florescent probe that binds to a specific neoplasia associated marker is applied topically to the area of interest. After topical administration, the probe preferentially binds to markers associated in neoplastic lesions in situ, which binding is detected with a compact illumination unit that provides illumination at a wavelength appropriate for image acquisition. The illumination unit comprises a light source and fiber optic bundle to direct the light towards the area of examination. A detection unit is used to capture and record an image of the area of investigation. The detection unit may be a digital camera, film camera, etc. A mapping module may also be provided to catalogue the site of examination.
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