Methods for detecting insulin autoantibody
US9939448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for detecting insulin autoantibody. Such methods can be used, for example, to predict susceptibility of and/or diagnose the presence of Type 1 diabetes in a subject. Some aspects of the invention also provide kits adapted for use in such methods. In particular, some aspects of the invention use proinsulin to detect the presence of insulin autoantibody.
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