| abstract |
The present invention provides for compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating Kawasaki disease. More specifically, the proteomes of patients with KD are enriched for the meprin A, filamin B, and filamin C, which serve as biomarkers (and potential therapeutic targets) for KD. Accordingly, detection of these biomarkers, using compositions and methods provided for herein, can inform the therapy delivered to the subject. |