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Serum MG53 as a diagnostic marker for tissue injury

US8420338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2011
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/6887
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for measuring the level of MG53 found in a biological fluid as a biomarker for a disease or disorder, e.g., tissue damage, exercise capacity or a muscle-related disease or disorder. In addition, the invention relates to targeting the native MG53 found in the blood as a therapeutic approach.

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