Methods and kits for detection of cancer metastasis
US8211659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/574
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a method of detecting metastasis of cancers in the body fluids from a mammal, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing the body fluids from the mammal; and (b) the measurement of the CAS protein level or CAS polypeptide level in the body fluids to screen or diagnose the metastatic cancers.Also provided is a kit for the method of the invention.
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