Method for assessing nicotine dependence

Details Method for assessing nicotine dependence Method for assessing nicotine dependence

2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Wallenhorst, Maureen M. (Department: 1743)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Heterocyclic carbon compound

Hetero-n

C436S063000, C436S901000, C546S279400

Reexamination Certificate

active

10972337

ABSTRACT:
A method for assessing nicotine dependence, which involves measuring a whole blood, serum or platelet-rich plasma serotonin level and rating the whole blood, serum or platelet-rich plasma serotonin level on such a scale that the higher it is, the higher nicotine dependence is.

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