Method and apparatus for in vivo collection of circulating biological components
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1. A method for detecting disease, comprising the steps of:
- introducing a binding agent into a body;
attracting at least a portion of the binding agent to a binding agent attraction device positioned within the body; and
assessing the binding agent attracted to the attraction device.
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Abstract
The invention relates generally to in vivo collection of circulating molecules, tumor cells and other biological markers using a collecting probe. The probe is configured for placement within a living organism for an extended period of time to provide sufficient yield of biological marker for analysis. In some embodiments of the invention, active attraction of biological markers are provided. A partial or complete analytic/detection assembly may also be integrated with the probe.
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8 Claims
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1. A method for detecting disease, comprising the steps of:
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introducing a binding agent into a body; attracting at least a portion of the binding agent to a binding agent attraction device positioned within the body; and assessing the binding agent attracted to the attraction device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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