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Tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases type-1 (TIMP-1) as a cancer marker

US7807379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2006
Grant dateOct 5, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/96494
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention describes a method for determining whether an individual is likely to suffer from cancer by determining a parameter representing the TIMP-1 concentration in body fluid samples from the individual.

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