Biomarkers for depression and methods using the same
US8394354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides various biomarkers of depression. The present invention also provides various methods of using the biomarkers, including methods for diagnosis of depression, methods of determining predisposition to depression, methods of monitoring progression/regression of depression, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating depression, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarkers of depression, methods of treating depression, as well as other methods based on biomarkers of depression.
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