Compositions and methods for detecting autoantibodies
US8986937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides compositions and methods for detecting thyroid hormone blocking immunoglobulin (TBI). The invention's methods are sensitive and specific for TBI, and may be used for the dual detection of both TBI and TSI. The invention's compositions and methods are useful for the diagnosis of diseases that are associated with the presence of TBI and/or TSI, for monitoring the progress of disease and/or treatment regimens, therapeutics, vaccines, etc., and for assisting clinicians in making treatment decisions.
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