Markers for determining the biological age of a dog
US11395478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2503/40
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for determining the biological age or pace of aging of an adult dog, said method comprising determining the levels of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of (1) blood globulin levels, (2) blood total protein, (3) blood alkaline phosphatase, (4) blood platelet count, (5) blood mean corpuscular volume or (6) urine specific gravity, comparing the results with values obtained from healthy dogs of a known age and of a similar category (toy, small, medium, large or giant). Kits, systems and/or computer media for carrying out the method form further aspects of the invention.
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