Methods of monitoring conditions by sequence analysis
US9217176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is a need for improved methods for determining the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with conditions, including autoimmune disease and cancer. Provided herein are methods for using DNA sequencing to identify personalized biomarkers in patients with autoimmune disease and other conditions. Identified biomarkers can be used to determine the disease state for a subject with an autoimmune disease or other condition.
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