Project description
Non-invasive DNA methylation panel for melanoma detection
The survival rate for melanoma declines sharply from over 98 % at Stage 1 to approximately 22 % at Stage 4. Currently, diagnosis relies on visual inspection and biopsy with histopathology, which is costly and invasive. Many cases turn out to be benign, indicating avoidable invasive procedures and the need for better triage. The EIC-funded MitraTest project is developing a non-invasive tape-strip skin sampling technique combined with a proprietary DNA methylation molecular test for melanoma detection. This innovation will enable efficient, affordable testing in primary care and at-home settings. A proof-of-concept study demonstrated over 95 % specificity and 85 % sensitivity compared to standard biopsy and histopathology. MitraTest aims to improve melanoma detection and reduce its health and economic burden.
Objective
Early cancer detection is a key to improve survival rates. For melanoma the survival falls from >98% at Stage 1 to 22% at Stage 4.
Currently, skin biopsy is the only method of melanoma detection. It is an expensive and invasive procedure. Our patented technology, is a combination of a unique non-invasive tape strip skin sample collection technique and proprietary DNA methylation panel specific for melanoma. This will allow quick and inexpensive testing for melanoma at GP level and as an at-home test kit.
Our proof of concept study with Guy’s Hospital (UK) showed over 95% specificity and 85% sensitivity in detecting melanoma compared to standard biopsy procedures.
Mitra Bio is a female-led team of 6 scientists and business developers with experience in building diagnostics platforms. We aim to improve melanoma detection and reduce melanoma health and economic burden, which currently results in 15K deaths/year in the EU.
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- natural sciences biological sciences genetics DNA
- medical and health sciences clinical medicine oncology skin cancer melanoma
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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