Biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and methods using the same
US8841077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
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Abstract
The present invention provides various biomarkers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention also provides various methods of using the biomarkers, including methods for diagnosis of ALS, methods of determining predisposition to ALS, methods of monitoring progression/regression of ALS, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating ALS, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarkers of ALS, methods of treating ALS, as well as other methods based on biomarkers of ALS.
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