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Detection of platelet-derived shed CD31

US9534036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/52
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to various soluble forms of CD31, including a novel form which is shed by activated platelets and released into the circulation. Methods for detecting said soluble forms of CD31 are disclosed, as are methods of specifically 1 detecting said platelet-derived shed CD31 and the use of such methods as a diagnostic tool.

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