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Diagnosis of hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) by detection of a mutation in the KIAA1840 gene or protein

US9546402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateJan 17, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ex vivo method of diagnosing or predicting an hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) in a subject is provided which comprises detecting a mutation in the KIAA1840 gene or protein (spatacsin), wherein that mutation is indicative of an hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP).

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