View source for 18544232. Methods and Systems for Detecting Biological Components simplified abstract (The Regents of the University of California)

=Methods and Systems for Detecting Biological Components=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:The Regents of the University of California|The Regents of the University of California]]


[[Category:The Regents of the University of California]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Adam R. Abate of Daly City CA (US)|Adam R. Abate of Daly City CA (US)]][[Category:Adam R. Abate of Daly City CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Dennis Jay Eastburn of Burlingame CA (US)|Dennis Jay Eastburn of Burlingame CA (US)]][[Category:Dennis Jay Eastburn of Burlingame CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Adam R. Sciambi of San Francisco CA (US)|Adam R. Sciambi of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Adam R. Sciambi of San Francisco CA (US)]]

==Methods and Systems for Detecting Biological Components - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18544232 titled 'Methods and Systems for Detecting Biological Components

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract of the patent application describes methods for detecting components from biological samples, specifically tumor cells like circulating tumor cells. Systems and devices for implementing these methods are also included.

* Methods for detecting components from biological samples
* Can be used to detect and/or quantify specific components such as tumor cells
* Systems and devices provided for practicing the methods

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in various fields such as cancer research, diagnostics, and personalized medicine.

== Problems Solved ==
The technology helps in the early detection of tumor cells, which can lead to timely treatment and improved patient outcomes.

== Benefits ==
- Early detection of tumor cells
- Quantification of specific components in biological samples
- Potential for personalized medicine approaches

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology can be utilized in medical laboratories, diagnostic centers, and research institutions for cancer detection and monitoring.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be existing methods for detecting circulating tumor cells in biological samples using different techniques such as immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to existing methods for detecting tumor cells in biological samples? ===
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing methods for detecting tumor cells. 

=== What are the specific components that can be detected and quantified using this technology, besides tumor cells? ===
The article does not specify other specific components that can be detected and quantified using this technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Methods for the detection of components from biological samples are provided. In certain aspects, the methods may be used to detect and/or quantify specific components in a biological sample, such as tumor cells (e.g., circulating tumor cells). Systems and devices for practicing the subject methods are also provided.



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