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Method of detecting thrombosis by measuring von Willenbrand factor-cleaving protease

US8088624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2004
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/106664
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of detecting thrombosis or the degree of thrombophilia by measuring a von Willebrand factor cleaving protease, and a kit for detecting thrombosis or the degree of thrombophilia, comprising an antibody or a fragment thereof specifically binding to a von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease, are disclosed. The detection method and the detection kit have an excellent convenience, rapidity, and specificity.

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