Detection of oncofetal fibronectin for selection of concepti
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1. A method for selecting concepti for implantation, comprising:
- testing one or more conceptus samples to detect an oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecule; and
selecting a conceptus or concepti for implantation that yielded an oncofetal fibronectin positive sample.
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Abstract
Methods and products for the detection of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules in samples are provided. Methods for imaging of oncofetal fibronectin are provided. In some methods provided herein, the sample is treated with a reagent and/or contacted with a non-specific binder. Provided are methods for testing subjects to ascertain health and disease status and to assess the risk of developing a disease or condition. Methods for detecting the presence of oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecules by a variety of methods such as immunoassays and mass spectrometry also are provided. Methods and products for detection of oncofetal fibronection for selection of concepti are provided.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for selecting concepti for implantation, comprising:
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testing one or more conceptus samples to detect an oncofetal fibronectin indicating molecule; and
selecting a conceptus or concepti for implantation that yielded an oncofetal fibronectin positive sample. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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10. The method of 8, wherein a sample from outside the conceptus is an extract of culture medium in which a single conceptus has been cultured.
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