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Method for determining whether or not a mammal is affected with a lung cancer

US8003393B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION · JP

Inventors

Yosuke Hanai · Tokyo, JP
Hiroaki Oka · Osaka, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2010
Grant date	Aug 23, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 2, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/203332
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for assessing if a patient is affected with a lung cancer. The method includes analyzing the presence and amount of β-citronellol contained in the urine excreted from the patient and determining if the presence and amount of β-citronellol is indicative of lung cancer.

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