Methods and reagents for diagnosis and treatment of diabetes
US7144985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to methods of determining islet cell activity by detecting the level of Archipelin or a fragment thereof and comparing the level to a baseline level or range associated with a known islet cell activity. Such methods are useful in diagnosing and studying the development of diabetes.
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