Cellular recognition conjugates and methods of use for the histological analysis of cancer tissue using MALDI-MS imaging
US9476883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09B57/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are conjugates that can bind to one or more site on cancer cell surface, for example, surface proteins, compound specific receptors and carbohydrates that comprise the surface of specific cell types. The disclosed conjugates can thereby serve as indicators identifying the presence of cancerous tissue.
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