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Salivary protein biomarkers for human oral cancer

US8728744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2008
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to the identification of novel oral cancer and periodontal disease biomarkers. Further, the present invention provides novel methods of diagnosing and for providing a prognosis for oral cancer and periodontal disease. The present invention additionally provides novel methods of distinguishing between oral cancer and periodontal disease. Finally, kits are provided that find use in the practice of the methods of the invention.

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