Method to diagnose and treat degenerative joint disease
US8012950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/102
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods for detecting and treating joint disease. The methods of diagnosis include determining increased expression of enzymes that are upregulated during the progress of joint and ligament inflammation and degeneration. In addition, disclosed are methods of treating the disease including inhibiting the activity of responsible proteases.
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