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Angiotensinogen gene variants and predisposition to hypertension

US5589584A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1994
Grant dateDec 31, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2014

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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 essential 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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