Genetic polymorphisms associated with liver fibrosis methods of detection and uses thereof
US8071302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with liver fibrosis and related pathologies. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
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