METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF LUNG DISEASES USING CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS AND KITS THEREOF

摘要

To provide methods of identification and diagnosis of lung diseases using classification systems and kits thereof.SOLUTION: The invention provides biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers useful in diagnosing lung diseases such as non-small cell lung cancers or reactive airway diseases. Measurements of these biomarkers are input into a classification system such as a support vector machine or AdaBoost to assist in determining the likelihood that an individual has a lung disease. Kits comprising agents for detecting the biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers, as well as systems that assist in diagnosing lung diseases are also provided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A