Methods and systems for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
US9677138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel set of 98 genes expressed in the respiratory tract epithelium that serve as biomarkers for measuring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) activity are provided. Methods of classifying the (COPD) status of a subject are provided. Systems for expression-based classification of COPD disease status are provided. Methods of treating COPD are also provided, among other things.
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