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PC-O 42:4—a biomarker for visceral adiposity

US9261521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2014
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 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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