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Methods of diagnosis, selection, and treatment of diseases and conditions caused by or associated with methanogens

US9744208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2014
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention described herein provides for methods and systems for determining, selecting, and/or treating diseases and conditions caused by or associated with high quantities of methanogens in a subject, or diseases and conditions caused by or associated with low quantities of methanogens in a subject. In various embodiments, a therapy to inhibit the growth of methanogens or to promote the growth of methanogens are selected and/or administered to a subject in need thereof.

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