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IgA nephropathy-related DNA

US6962984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2000
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel DNA whose expression level fluctuates in leukocytes of IgA nephropathy patients in comparison with leukocytes of healthy persons, a process for isolating the DNA, a novel protein encoded by the DNA, an antibody recognizing the protein, methods for detecting the protein and the DNA, and methods of diagnosis and treatment of IgA nephropathy.

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