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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
May. 01, 2003
Applicants:
John S. Torday, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Virender K. Rehan, Torrance, CA (US);
Richard Mink, Torrance, CA (US);
Inventors:
John S. Torday, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Virender K. Rehan, Torrance, CA (US);
Richard Mink, Torrance, CA (US);
Assignee:
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/53 (2006.01); G01N 33/00 (2006.01); G01N 33/567 (2006.01); A01N 43/40 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
This invention pertains to the discovery that Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein (PTHrP) can be detect and/or stage, and/or treat chronic lung diseases. In particular, it was discovered that PTHrP levels in broncho-alveolar lavage are indicative of lung 'health' and 'disease', and can be used to predict lung disease in patients at risk of chronic lung disease and/or to evaluate the efficacy of a ventilation regime.