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Breath methylated alkane contour: a new marker of oxidative stress and disease

US6254547A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1999
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/90
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The alkane profile, comprising the alveolar gradients of n-alkanes in breath having 2 to 20 carbons, and the alveolar gradients of methylated C3-C20 alkanes, is determined for the diagnosis of disease in mammals, including humans.

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