Fibronectin aggrecan biomarker for the identification of spinal and joint source of pain
US8841079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/52
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Biomarkers, including isolated fibronectin-aggrecan complexes that correlate with spinal or joint pain and inflammation, and methods for their detection are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying treatment sites in the spine or joint for treatment of pain and inflammation by detecting the presence of, or increased levels of, fibronectin-aggrecan complexes. Methods for treating spinal or joint pain and inflammation are also provided.
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