Method of screening for colorectal cancer
US5552292A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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