Compaction assay for assessment of respiratory disease therapy
US7193055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/487
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compaction assay measuring the viscoelasticity of sputum samples of patients subject to respiratory disease is provided. This assay is useful in determining the therapeutic efficacy of DNase, antibiotic and other respiratory disease treatments in improving lung function.
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