Investigation of mucosa dryness conditions

Details Investigation of mucosa dryness conditions Investigation of mucosa dryness conditions

2007-04-26

2011-12-20

Bunner, Bridget E (Department: 1649)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance or other...

C424S009100, C424S811000, C435S004000, C530S350000

Reexamination Certificate

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08080428

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. The present invention relates to new method of diagnosing dry mucosa condition in a subject. The condition may be dry eye. The present invention also provides a method to monitor the efficacy of a treatment of a dry mucosa condition, a method of treating a dry mucosa condition and/or a diagnostic kit for a dry mucosa condition.

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