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Detecting neoplastic mammary epithelial cells by detecting thioesterase II marker

US4529693A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1983
Grant dateJul 16, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/813
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods are provided for detecting thioesterase II enzyme in both tissue and serum samples. The presence of thioesterase II in other than mammary epithelial tissue is associated with neoplastic mammary epithelial cells.

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