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Molecular targets for ALS and related disorders

US9173897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2011
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/50
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions and methods for diagnosis, risk assessment, research, and therapy related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and ALS-related disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to mutations in the UBQLN2 gene that cause dominantly inherited chromosome X-linked ALS and ALS/dementia.

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