Methods and compositions for separating rare cells from fluid samples
US8986944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25375
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes methods of enriching rare cells, such as cancer cells, from biological samples, such as blood samples. The methods include performing at least one debulking step on a blood sample and selectively removing at least one type undesirable component from the blood sample to obtain a blood sample that is enriched in a rare cell of interest. In some embodiments magnetic beads coupled to specific binding members are used to selectively removed components.
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