Hereditary cataract status in canines based on HSF4 gene marker
US8124337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/166
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides methods for assessing the Hereditary cataract (HC) status of a canine mammal, which methods comprise use of an HSF4 marker to assess the status. Preferred canine mammals are dogs selected from the following breeds: Staffordshire bull terrier, Boston terrier, French bulldog, Mastiff, Bulldog, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Miniature bull terrier.
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