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US 7,622,268 B2Granted
Methods and assays for detecting GP73-specific autoantibodies
AssigneeInova Diagnostics, Inc.
InventorsGary L. Norman, Zakera Shums
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for detecting autoantibodies in a subject which reacts with a GP73 antigen. Increased levels of GP73-specific autoantibodies in a sample from the subject which bind to GP73 antigen are indicative of liver disease in the subject.
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A method for detecting Golgi membrane protein 73 (GP73) autoantibodies in a subject comprising the steps of:
- a. preparing a GP73 protein;
- b. reacting the GP73 protein with a serum or plasma sample from the subject;
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- c. detecting the GP73 autoantibodies in the sample.
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