Cell-based detection and differentiation of lung cancer
US6939670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/57492
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for detecting and differentiating disease states with high sensitivity and specificity. The method allows for a determination of whether a cell-based sample contains abnormal cells and, for certain diseases, is capable of determining the histologic type of disease present. The method detects changes in the level and pattern of expression of the molecular markers in the cell-based sample. Panel selection and validation procedures are also provided.
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