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Compaction assay for assessment of respiratory disease therapy

US7193055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2005
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 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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