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CD45 isoform alteration in CD4+ T cells as a potential diagnostic marker in alzheimer's disease

US7052852B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2003
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/2821
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for assessing the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease (AD), for diagnosing AD, and for measuring the progression of AD in a patient by determining CD45 isoform expression of blood cells obtained from the patient. The methods of the invention include determining CD45 isoform expression by cytometric analysis, quantitative Western immunoblotting, or quantitative RT-PCR or combinations thereof.

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