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Method of screening for colorectal cancer

US5552292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1994
Grant dateSep 3, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2014

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

Abstract

The invention provides a new method for screening for colorectal cancer by measurement of the level of lactoferrin or myeloperoxidase in feces. Particularly, a screening test method for colorectal cancer by measurement of the level of lactoferrin or myeloperoxidase in feces by immunoassay and by measurement of the level of whole-sized lactoferrin by immunoassay utilizing monoclonal antibody.

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