Hexanoylglycine as biomarker for the predisposition for weight gain and obesity
US9410963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/044
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of nutrition and health. In particular, the present invention relates to a new biomarker, its use and a method that allows it to diagnose the likelihood to resist diet induced weight gain, and/or to be susceptible to a diet induced weight gain. For example, the biomarker may be hexanoylglycine.
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