BIOMARKER SIGNATURE METHOD, AND APPARATUS AND KITS THEREFOR

摘要

The present invention discloses methods, kits, and apparatus as well as reagents and compositions associated therewith for deriving an indicator for use in diagnosing the presence, absence or degree of at least one condition in a biological subject or in prognosing at least one condition in a biological subject. Also disclosed is a biomarker signature for use in diagnosing the presence, absence or degree of at least one condition in a biological subject or in prognosing at least one condition in a biological subject. The present invention further discloses methods, kits and apparatus, as well as reagents and compositions associated therewith, for identifying biomarkers for use in a biomarker signature.

主权项

1. A composition comprising at least one reverse transcribed mRNA and at least one oligonucleotide primer or probe that hybridizes to the at least one reverse transcribed mRNA, wherein the at least one reverse transcribed mRNA is from a subject with a clinical sign of SIRS and is selected from the group consisting of a BATF reverse transcribed mRNA and a RPGRIP1 reverse transcribed mRNA.