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Connexin mutation detection for lymphatic variation and disease

US9260754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for identifying risk of developing lymphedema, including primary and secondary edema. The methods comprise identifying the presence in a biological sample of a polymorphism in one or more of GJA4, GJA5 and GJC2, resulting in a functional mutation of one or more of connixin 37 (Cx37), Cx40 or Cx47.

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