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Method for detecting and monitoring bone loss

US9846167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Lawson Health Research Institute · CA

Inventors

Hon Sing Leong · London, CA
Leonard G. Luyt · London, CA
Colleen Nicole Biggs · London, CA
Andre Henri St. Amant · Oakland, US
John Lewis · Encinitas, US
Leonard Minuk · London, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2014
Grant date	Dec 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 26, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2800/56
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for identifying subjects having bone loss by detecting bone microparticles in a sample of their bodily fluid are disclosed. Methods for monitoring bone loss and assessing efficacy of bone loss therapies by detecting bone microparticles in bodily fluid samples are also disclosed. Compounds for use as a negative control in the disclosed methods are provided as well as kits comprising such compounds.

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