Diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia
US8568999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/368
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to biomarkers for preeclampsia as well as treatment of this disease. In particular, the invention relates to methods for diagnosis or aiding in the diagnosis of preeclampsia of a pregnant female mammal to detect elevated levels of free haemoglobin, particularly free fetal haemoglobin. This facilitates and makes possible early diagnosis and clinical intervention when a preeclamptic condition is found. In addition, the invention relates to a method to treat female mammals with preeclampsia with the purpose to reverse the pathological conditions associated with this disease.
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