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Methods for detecting inflammatory bowel disease

US7875431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2008
Grant dateJan 25, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides for a method of detecting the presence of inflammatory bowel disease in gastrointestinal tissues or cells of a mammal by detecting increased expression of LY6 genes in the tissues or cells of the mammal relative to a control.

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