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Method of testing for endometriosis and treatment therefor

US8932993B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2013
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel genetic markers associated with endometriosis and risk of developing endometriosis, and methods and materials for determining whether a human subject has endometriosis or is at risk of developing endometriosis and the use of such risk information in selectively administering a treatment that at least partially prevents or compensates for an endometriosis related symptom.

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