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In vivo detection of apoptosis

US8187573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2006
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/0052
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells.

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