A method for aiding in the determination of whether a living or deceased human is afflicted with or will likely have atherosclerosis respectfully, the method comprising determining the level of SPRR3 protein in a intimae or body fluid sample by using molecular localization analysis technique comparing the determined level of SPRR3 protein in the biological sample obtained from said individual with a range of SPRR3 levels previously defined as characteristic for humans having atherosclerosis, concluding from the comparison that the person is likely suffering from atherosclerosis when a SPRR3 level is in the range previously defined as characteristic for the presence of atherosclerosis as an indication that the individual is suffering from or has suffered from atherosclerosis.
申请公布号
WO2005111610(A2)
申请公布日期
2005.11.24
申请号
WO2005US14706
申请日期
2005.05.02
申请人
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS;LADENSON, JACK, H.;YOUNG, PAMPEE, P.;MODUR, VIJAY