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Proteomics Investigates Biomarkers for Mesothelioma

  • Published September 08, 2016 4:53PM UTC
  • Publisher Wholesale Investor
  • Categories Company Updates

6th September 2016, ASX Announcement

  • PILL commences the search for protein biomarkers in the blood that could be used to diagnose mesothelioma.
  • World Health Organisation estimates put the cost of treatment, compensation and settlement upwards of AU$667,00 for every sufferer.
  •  Mesothelioma kills 59,000 people annually.

Perth life sciences company Proteomics International Laboratories Limited (PILL, ASX: PIQ) has begun the detailed search for proteins associated with asbestos mesothelioma.

The research aim to develop a simple blood test for the disease, which could lead to early diagnosis for some of the many thousands of currently undiagnosed people who will die from mesothelioma each year.

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