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Patent: 6,030,778


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Summary for Patent: 6,030,778
Title: Diagnostic assays and kits for body mass disorders associated with a polymorphism in an intron sequence of the SR-BI gene
Abstract:The present invention is based at least in part on the discovery of a polymorphism in the human SR-BI gene which is genetically linked with a high body mass index. Accordingly, the invention provides diagnostic assays and kits for determining whether a subject has or is at risk of developing an abnormal body mass index, such as a high body mass.
Inventor(s): Acton; Susan Laurene (Lexington, MA), Ordovas; Jose M. (Framingham, MA)
Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Cambridge, MA)
Application Number:08/890,979
Patent Claims:see list of patent claims

Details for Patent 6,030,778

Applicant Tradename Biologic Ingredient Dosage Form BLA Approval Date Patent No. Expiredate
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. INTRON A interferon alfa-2b For Injection 103132 06/04/1986 ⤷  Try a Trial 2039-02-26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. INTRON A interferon alfa-2b For Injection 103132 ⤷  Try a Trial 2039-02-26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. INTRON A interferon alfa-2b Injection 103132 ⤷  Try a Trial 2039-02-26
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