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Methods of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease

US7919084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2006
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K16/22
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods for diagnosis or prognosis of cardiovascular disease involving the detection of an elevated amount of MIC-1 in a test body sample. The invention also provides methods for treatment of cardiovascular disease and other chronic inflammatory disease.

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