PC-O 42:4—a biomarker for visceral adiposity
US9261521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/044
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to the field of biomarkers. In particular, the present invention relates to biomarkers such as PC-O 42:4 that can be used, for example for detecting and/or quantifying visceral adiposity and/or changes in visceral adiposity. This biomarker may also be used to diagnosing the effect of a change in lifestyle on visceral adiposity in a subject.
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