Genetic diagnosis of hepatic steatosis
US8785128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are methods of identifying a genetic variant in a person determined to have or be predisposed having a fatty liver by determining whether the person has PNPLA3-I148M. Also disclosed are methods of identifying a genetic variant in a person by determining whether the person has PNPLA3-I148M; and prescribing to the person a treatment to reduce liver fat or associated inflammation.
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