DIAGNOSTIC MARKER FOR LUNG CANCER COMPRISING HPaR AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT
AssigneePaichai University-Academic Cooperation Foundation
InventorIl Han Kim
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Abstract
Disclosed is a diagnostic marker for lung cancer comprising HpαR as an active ingredient. Because blood, which is relatively easy to sample, is employed as a specimen, the diagnostic kit and marker for lung cancer is very simple and does not subject patients to a load compared to conventional methods that are directed to a biopsy. In addition, the kit and marker of the present invention is useful in the early diagnosis of lung cancer thanks to its high diagnostic sensitivity and selectivity.
Claims4
A diagnostic marker for lung cancer, comprising HpαR as an active ingredient.
A diagnostic kit for lung cancer, comprising an antibody specifically binding to HpαR.
A method for diagnosing lung cancer, comprising measuring the concentration of HpαR in a blood sample.
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