Fluorophore assisted carbohydrate electrophoresis diagnosis
US6007691A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/66
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The subject invention provides methods and kits for conveniently diagnosing various physiological conditions that produce altered levels of specific carbohydrates, known as diagnostic carbohydrates. Measurement of the levels of the diagnostic carbohydrates is performed by fluorophore assisted carbohydrate electrophoresis. Physiological conditions of particular interest that may be ascertained by the subject invention include carbohydrate metabolism diseases, autoimmune diseases, neoplasia, toxic chemical exposure and microbial infections. Fluorophore assisted carbohydrate electrophoresis diagnosis may be applied to various patient specimens, including blood, urine and skin.
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