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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2004
Applicants:
Robert S. Greenfield, Trumbull, CT (US);
Safi Ranzurmal, Milford, CT (US);
Inventors:
Robert S. Greenfield, Trumbull, CT (US);
Safi Ranzurmal, Milford, CT (US);
Assignee:
American Diagnostica, Inc., Stamford, CT (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/37 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Provided are assays to detect ADAMTS13 activity using peptide substrates. These assays can be used for diagnostic applications and to evaluate treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Also provided is a novel form of ADAMTS13 found on platelets.