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Methods for detecting inflammatory bowel disease

US8257923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2011
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides for a method of detecting the presence of inflammatory bowel disease in gastrointestinal tissues or cells of a mammal by detecting increased expression of LY6 genes in the tissues or cells of the mammal relative to a control.

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