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Method for determining insulin sensitivity with biomarkers

US8187830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2008
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/56
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Biomarkers relating to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy are provided, as well as methods for using such biomarkers as biomarkers for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy. In addition, methods for modulating the respective disorders or conditions of a subject are also provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy.

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