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Method for diagnosing renal diseases or predispositions

US9567638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2014
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/143333
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of diagnosing a disease or a predisposition to contract a disease by assaying for mutations of uromodulin (UMOD) within a test subject or patient. The presence of a mutation in the UMOD supports a diagnosis of a disease or a predisposition to contract a disease within the patient.

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