Serum marker for measuring liver fibrosis
US7244619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/143333
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods and kits to detect liver fibrosis or a change in the gradation of liver fibrosis in mammals. The diagnostic marker is based on the profiling and identification of diagnostic carbohydrates present in a body fluid such as blood serum.
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