Patent ID: 7175990
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: A61K,C07K,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method of determining the probability of success of implantation in a female human following an assisted reproductive technology or naturally achieved conception, the method comprising: determining the level of an L-selectin ligand carbohydrate epitope that is produced by a uterine epithelial cell, and that is present in a biological sample from the female human, wherein the L-selectin ligand carbohydrate epitope comprises one or more carbohydrate epitopes selected from SO comparing the level to a standard; and determining the probability of success of implantation following an assisted reproductive technology or naturally achieved conception based on the level of an L-selectin ligand carbohydrate epitope produced by the uterine epithelial cell, wherein an increase in the level of the L-selectin ligand carbohydrate epitope, compared to a control level, indicates an increased probability of success of implantation.