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Biomarkers for assessing liver function

US8455220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

UCL BUSINESS PLC · GB

Inventors

Rajiv Jalan · London, GB
Rajeshwar Prosad Mookerjee · London, GB
Nathan Davies · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 7, 2007
Grant date	Jun 4, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 17, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2800/085
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for assessing liver function in an individual, which method comprises determining the level of methylarginine(s) (such as ADMA and/or SDMA) and the ratio of ischemia modified albumin (IMA): albumin ratio (IMAR) in the individual, thereby to assess liver function in the individual.

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