| 摘要 |
This invention provides a method for diagnosing or prognosing ovarian cancer by detecting the level of expression of pyruvate kinase isoenzyme M2 or fragment thereof in a subject. Applicants report that overexpression of this protein or fragment thereof is correlative with the presence of ovarian cancer in mammals. Applicants also report that overexpression of the protein is not correlative with the presence of an immune response, e.g., the generation of anti-PKM2 antibodies detected by Western blot analysis. Also provided are diagnostic kits and methods to assay for new candidate drugs that treat or ameliorate the symptoms associated with ovarian cancer.
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