Biomarkers associated with nephropathy
AssigneeIndustrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
InventorsMary Ya-Ping Yeh, Tzu-Ling Tseng, Ching-Fang Lu, Wei-Ya Lin, Tsai-Wei Hsu, Yi-Ting Chen, Chwei-Shiun Yang
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Abstract
Use of urine biomarkers for diagnosing nephropathy, monitoring nephropathy progress, and assessing efficacy of a nephropathy treatment. These urine biomarkers include leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor-2, alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, their fragments, and combinations thereof.
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An isolated antibody specifically binding to DFLELLVKGTVPGTEASGFDAP, or GQEHFAHLLILRDTKTYMLAFDVNDEKNWGLS.
A kit for diagnosing nephropathy, comprising a first antibody specifically binding to leukocyte-associated Ig-like receptor-2 and a second antibody specifically binding to alpha-1 acid glycoprotein.
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