Methods of identification, assessment, prevention and therapy of lung diseases and kits thereof
AssigneeCancer Prevention and Cure, Ltd.
InventorsRobert T. Streeper, Elzbieta Izbicka, Sung H. Baek
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Abstract
The invention provides biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers that are useful in diagnosing lung diseases such as non-small cell lung cancer or reactive airway disease. The invention also provides methods of differentiating lung disease, methods of monitoring therapy, and methods of predicting a subject's response to therapeutic intervention based on the extent of expression of the biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers. Kits comprising agents for detecting the biomarkers and combination of biomarkers are also provided.
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A method of physiological characterization in a subject comprising determining the extent of expression of at least three biomarkers from Table 1 in a physiological sample of said subject, wherein the extent of expression of said at least three biomarkers are indicative of a lung disease.
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