Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring the level of VEGF-A in the presence of a VEGF-A antagonist, kits comprising means for detecting VEGF-A in the presence of a VEGF-A antagonist, compositions of matter comprising a first and a second antibody suitable for detecting the level of VEGF-A in the presence of a VEGF-A antagonist, as well as methods of detecting a complex comprising human VEGF-A and a non-human or chimeric protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It discloses the use of protein S100A12 in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal cancer from a stool sample, derived from an individual by measuring S100A12 in said sample. Measurement of S100A12 can, e.g., be used in the early detection or diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method aiding in the assessment of cancer. It involves the use of the secernin-1 protein (SCRN1) as a universal marker of different cancer types. More specifically disclosed is a method for assessing cancer from a liquid sample derived from an individual by measuring SCRN1 in the sample. Measurement of SCRN1 can, e.g., be used in the early detection of cancer or in the surveillance of patients who undergo surgery.

Abstract: Methods aiding in the assessment of cancer comprising use of the Flap endonuclease-1 protein (=FEN1) as a universal marker of different cancer types are provided. In particular, methods for assessing cancer from a liquid sample derived from an individual, which comprise measuring FEN1 in the sample are disclosed. Measurement of FEN1 is useful for the early detection of cancer or in the monitoring of patients who undergo surgery for tumor removal.

Abstract: An in vitro method aiding in the assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The disclosure further relates to a method for assessing COPD from a sample, derived from an individual, by measuring the protein FEN1 in said sample in vitro.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving the treatment effect of a chemotherapy regimen of a patient suffering from HER2 positive breast cancer, in particular locally recurrent or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer, by adding bevacizumab (Avastin®) to a chemotherapy regimen by determining the expression level, in particular the blood plasma expression level, of E-selectin, ICAM-1 or VEGFR-3 relative to control levels of patients diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer, in particular locally recurrent or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It discloses the use of protein S100A12 in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It relates to a method for diagnosis of colorectal cancer from a stool sample, derived from an individual by measuring S100A12 in said sample. Measurement of S100A12 can, e.g., be used in the early detection or diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method aiding in the assessment of colorectal cancer. The method especially is used in assessing the absence or presence of colorectal cancer in vitro. The method is for example practiced by analyzing biochemical markers, comprising measuring in a stool sample the concentration of the hemoglobin/haptoglobin complex and calprotectin and correlating the concentrations determined to the absence or presence of colorectal cancer. To further improve the assessment of colorectal cancer based on a method of this invention the level of one or more additional marker may be determined together with the hemoglobin/haptoglobin complex and calprotectin in a stool sample and be correlated to the absence or presence of colorectal cancer. The invention also relates to the use of a marker panel comprising the hemoglobin/haptoglobin complex and calprotectin in the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer and it teaches a kit for performing the method of the invention.

Abstract: Methods aiding in the assessment of cancer comprising use of the Flap endonuclease-1 protein (=FEN1) as a universal marker of different cancer types are provided. In particular, methods for assessing cancer from a liquid sample derived from an individual, which comprise measuring FEN1 in the sample are disclosed. Measurement of FEN1 is useful for the early detection of cancer or in the monitoring of patients who undergo surgery for tumor removal.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving the treatment effect of a chemotherapy regimen of a patient suffering from HER2 positive breast cancer, in particular locally recurrent or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer, by adding bevacizumab (Avastin®) to a chemotherapy regimen by determining the expression level, in particular the blood plasma expression level, of VEGFA and/or VEGFR2 relative to control levels of patients diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer, in particular locally recurrent or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer. The present invention also provides for methods for assessing the sensitivity or responsiveness of a patient to bevacizumab (Avastin®) in combination with a chemotherapy regimen, by determining the expression level, in particular the blood plasma expression level, of VEGFA and/or VEGFR2 relative to control levels in patients diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer, in particular locally recurrent or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: An in vitro method aiding in the assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The disclosure further relates to a method for assessing COPD from a sample, derived from an individual, by measuring the protein FEN1 in said sample in vitro.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying patient who may benefit from treatment with an anti-cancer therapy comprising a VEGF antagonist. The invention also provides methods for monitoring a patients' response to the anti-cancer therapy. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.

Abstract: Methods aiding in the assessment of cancer comprising use of the Flap endonuclease-1 protein (=FEN1) as a universal marker of different cancer types are provided. In particular, methods for assessing cancer from a liquid sample derived from an individual, which comprise measuring FEN1 in the sample are disclosed. Measurement of FEN1 is useful for the early detection of cancer or in the monitoring of patients who undergo surgery for tumor removal.