Methods and compositions for risk prediction, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of pulmonary disorders
US8673565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/12
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides diagnostic and therapeutic targets for pulmonary disease, in particular, fibrotic lung disease. The inventors have found that a genetic variant MUC5B gene is associated with increased expression of the gene, increased risk of developing a pulmonary disease, and an improved prognosis and survival among those developing the pulmonary disease.
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