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Method to determine predisposition to hypertension

US5763168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1994
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2014

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

Abstract

The association of the molecular variant G-6A 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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