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Glycerol as a predictor of glucose tolerance

US6743579B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2000
Grant dateJun 1, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/52
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Novel alterations in the glycerol kinase gene are described. Also described are methods of predicting or assisting in the prediction of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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