Method and assay for determining FAS expression
US8685891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and immunoassays for the determination of fatty acid synthase (FAS) expression in patients having or suspected of having a proliferative disorder, especially prostate cancer, are disclosed. The sensitive method and assay detect the level of expression of FAS in a biological sample using antibodies that are highly specific for FAS. The method and assay can be used to monitor the progression of cancer, and/or to predict the efficacy of certain treatments or the likelihood of recurrence of the cancer.
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