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Method for confirming the exposure on chrysene

US8080377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2008
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for confirming the exposure on chrysene using a DNA fragment whose expression is increased or decreased specifically when it is exposed to chrysene. The method of the present invention is effective in determination of risk by chrysene and monitoring the chrysene exposure, so that it can be effectively used as a tool for examining the mechanism of chrysene induced toxicity.

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