In vivo detection of apoptosis
US8187573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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