Systems and methods for characterizing kidney diseases
US7138229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/347
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, predicting and monitoring kidney diseases, including acute renal failure, renal tubular interstitial disease and glomerulonephritis. In particular, the present invention relates to the detection, prediction and monitoring of kidney diseases by detection of CXCR3 and CCL chemokines in urine. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions for assessing the efficacy of agents and interventions used to treat kidney diseases.
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