Diagnostic method based on quantification of extramitochondrial DNA
US6489095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods based on quantification of extramitochondrial DNA (exmtDNA) sequences are provided that are useful for detecting the presence of or risk for having a disease associated with altered mitochondrial function, and for identifying agents suitable for treating such diseases. The exmtDNA sequences have strong homology to authentic mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequences.
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