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Tumor diagnostic method

US4855241A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1988
Grant dateAug 8, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2008

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

Abstract

An in vitro diagnostic method for determining the presence of nerve growth factor receptor bearing tumors is disclosed which comprises determining the presence of an elevated level of a truncated nerve growth factor receptor in a sample of a body fluid from a patient afflicted with such tumor.

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