Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Process or composition for determination of physical state... – Corrosion resistance or power
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2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Benzion, Gary (Department: 1637)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Process or composition for determination of physical state...
Corrosion resistance or power
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ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions are provided for diagnosing and treatingPseudoxanthoma elasticum(PXE) patients and PXE carriers. Methods and compositions are based on the discovery that PXE mutations are located in the MRP6 (ABCC6) gene.
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Boyd Charles D.
Csiszar Katalin
LeSaux Olivier
Terry Sharon
Urban Zsolt
Benzion Gary
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates & Ellis LLP
PXE International, Inc.
The University of Hawaii
Wilder Cynthia B
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