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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2009
Peter Kuhn, Solana Beach, CA (US);
John Ho Griffin, Del Mar, CA (US);
Kelly Bethel, San Diego, CA (US);
Dena Marrinucci, Del Mar, CA (US);
Peter Kuhn, Solana Beach, CA (US);
John Ho Griffin, Del Mar, CA (US);
Kelly Bethel, San Diego, CA (US);
Dena Marrinucci, Del Mar, CA (US);
The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for revealing, detecting, and analyzing circulating tumor cells in the blood of a subject. Revealing detectable circulating tumor cells allows for early stage detection and diagnosis in addition to long term prognosis in subjects with cancer. Additionally, enrichment allows for robust detection and clinically meaningful analysis of low volume samples for use in clinical settings as well as innovative methods for the treatment of cancers.