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Trimethylamine-N-oxide as biomarker for the predisposition for weight gain and obesity

US10094819B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2013
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of nutrition and health. In particular, the present invention relates to a new biomarker, its use and a method that allows it to diagnose the likelihood to resist diet induced weight gain, and/or to be susceptible to a diet induced weight gain. For example, the biomarker may be trimethylamine-N-oxide.

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