Recent Biomarker Patents
Posted on: September 25, 2012
Highlights of recent US patents (issued and applications) on protein biomarkers and molecular diagnostics.
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1. Gene expression markers for the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
2. Epigenetic biomarker for the detection of early-onset colorectal cancer.
3. Molecular biomarker for diagnosing drug eruption risk induced by an antiepileptic drug.
4. Placenta-derived exosomal miRNA biomarkers for the diagnosis of preterm birth.
5. Circulating exosomal miRNA biomarkers for the diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
6. Gastrointestinal microbiota as a biomarker for the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBD).
7. Blood plasma biomarker panel for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
8. Circulating exosomal miRNA biomarkers for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
9. Serum biomarker for the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
10. Molecular marker for the diagnosis of fibroadenoma.
11. Serum biomarkers for the diagnosis of cardiomyopathies and myocarditis.
12. Biomarker for identifying asymptomatic carrier of liver diseases.
13. Biomarker for the diagnosis of autoimmune chronic urticaria.
14. Mass spectrometry based mitochondrial DNA analysis for bioagents detection and rapid forensic analysis.
15. Diagnosing intestinal roundworm infection in dogs and cats.
16. Diagnosing cat scratch disease caused by Bartonella henselae infection.
17. Serum protein biomarker for monitor a breast cancer patient’s response to glutamine supplementation.
18. Diagnosis of colon cancer by electrochemical methods.
19. Plasma biomarkers for the diagnosis of autism.
20. Mass spectrometry methods for the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
21. Adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) for the diagnosis of cachexia.
22. PI3K activity for the diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome (FXS).
23. Circulating N-terminal proneurotensin for the diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease or colitis ulcerosa.
24. Diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of renal injuries and renal failure.
25. Biomarkers for differential diagnosis of pancreatic lesions.
26. Treatment of androgenetic skin disorders based on patient’s genetic information.
27. Biomarkers for the diagnosis of 22q11 deletion syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome).
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Posted on: September 4, 2012
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Posted on: August 30, 2012
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Highlights of recent US patent applications on protein biomarkers and molecular diagnostics.
1. Biomarker for monitoring the efficacy of aspirin treatment
2. Biomarker for predicting the efficacy of trental (pentoxifylline) therapy in transitory ischemic attacks (TIA)/stroke patients
3. Biomarker for identifying infants with congenial heart diseases requiring cardiac surgery
4. Versican as a biomarker of renal injury
5. Fecal microRNA (miRNA) biomarkers for the detection of hereditary colorectal cancers
6. Real-time PCR method for the detection of Clostridium botulinum
7. Biomarkers for diagnosing susceptibility to insulin resistance in Hispanic Americans
8. Biomarkers for predicting response to antibody therapy in rheumatoid arthritis patients
9. Biomarkers for the detection of vasculitis in Wegener’s granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis and Horton’s disease
10. Immunodiagnostic biomarker for the sero-detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum
11. Peptide biomarkers for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
12. Urinary biomarker for diagnosing HIV associated nephropathy (HIVAN)
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