Methods of Detecting Diseases or Conditions Using Phagocytic Cells

摘要

This invention provides methods of using phagocytic cells in the diagnosis, prognosis, or monitoring of diseases or conditions. The invention also provides methods of using phagocytic cells to identify markers of diseases or conditions.

主权项

1. A method for diagnosing or aiding in the diagnosis of a disease or condition in a subject comprising:
a) determining a first profile of one or more markers of the disease or condition from a population of phagocytic cells having a DNA content more than 2n (>2n phagocytic cells); b) determining a second profile of at least one of the one or more markers from a population of phagocytic cells having a DNA content of 2n (=2n phagocytic cells); and c) identifying a difference between the first and second profiles of at least one or more of said markers, wherein the difference is indicative of the presence of said disease or condition in the subject.