Method to determine predisposition to hypertension
US5998145A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2018 |
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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 pressure.
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