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Methods to determine predisposition to hypertension and association of variant angiotensinogen gene and hypertension

US5374525A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1992
Grant dateDec 20, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/143333
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The association of molecular variants of the angiotensinogen gene with human hypertension is disclosed. The determination of this association enables the screening of persons to identify those who have a predisposition to high blood presure.

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