METHOD AND KIT FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF IGA NEPHROPATHY

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Abstract

The invention concerns a new method for the diagnosis of glomerulonephritis with mesangial deposits of IgA (IgA nephropathy) based on the detection of an increase in the expression levels of some microRNAs (mi-RNAs). The invention also concerns use of the mi-RNAs for diagnosis of the disease, a kit for diagnostic use and use of the antisense mi-RNAs for the treatment and/or prevention of the disease.

Classe Tecnologica

C - Chemistry and Metallurgy

Patent Office

European Patent Office

Numero Deposito

EP2633079

Anno Deposito

2010

Anno Concessione

2012

Inventori Pugliesi

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  • Sallustio Fabio
  • Serino Grazia
  • Schena Francesco Paolo

Titolari pugliesi

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  • Università Degli Studi Di Bari Aldo Moro