ONCOBlot test – pro
The ONCOblot® blood test identifies a specific type of protein in the blood, ENOX2, which exists only on the surface of a malignant cancer cell. The ENOX2 proteins are shed into the circulation and can be detected in the blood. These proteins serve as highly sensitive markers for confirmation of cancer presence.The ONCOblot® Test uses techniques known as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and western blot analysis along with an ENOX2 protein-specific antibody for detection. The result of the blood test is presented visually on the ONCOblot®. Each type of ENOX2 has a specific location (molecular weight and isoelectric point) on the blot to demonstrate ENOX2 presence and to identify the tissue of origin.
A large-scale clinical trial to demonstrate the efficacy of ONCOblot® as a cancer screening test in asymptomatic patients has not been completed. Cancer screening is not an approved use of the ONCOblot® Test.