Methods for detecting Alzheimers disease

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...

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C435S007100, C435S007200, C435S007210, C435S007400, C435S007720, C435S007940, C435S183000, C435S174000, C436S501000, C436S503000, C436S548000, C530S388200

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ABSTRACT:
Methods for diagnosing and monitoring Alzheimer's Disease in a subject comprising measuring hK6 in a sample from the subject. hK6 may be measured using a reagent that detects or binds to hK6, preferably antibodies reactive with hK6.

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