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Identification of cancer protein biomarkers using proteomic techniques

CA 2557438 C · Owner: Bray-Ward, Patricia · Inventors: Mor, Gil G.; Ward, David C.; Bray-Ward, Patricia

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The claimed invention describes methods to diagnose or aid in the diagnosis of cancer. The claimed methods are based on the identification of biomarkers which are particularly well suited to discriminate between cancer subjects and healthy subjects. These biomarkers were identified using a unique and novel screening method described herein. The biomarkers identified herein can also be used in the prognosis and monitoring of cancer. The invention comprises the use of leptin, prolactin, OPN and IGF-II for diagnosing prognosis and , monitoring of ovarian cancer.

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  • Filed January 18, 2005 and granted January 17, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 18, 2025.
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FiledJanuary 18, 2005
GrantedJanuary 17, 2017
Term endedJanuary 18, 2025
Patent numberCA 2557438 C
Classification (IPC)G01N33/57

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