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Methods for diagnosing bovine spongiform encephalopathy

US5737061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1996
Grant dateApr 7, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B3/112
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention features a non-invasive method for diagnosing bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a mammal, e.g., a cow. The method entails measuring changes in pupil area in response to a neurotransmitter agonist or antagonist applied to the eye.

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