Methods of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of...

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Kemmerer, Elizabeth C. (Department: 1646)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Immunoglobulin, antiserum, antibody, or antibody fragment,...

C424S158100, C514S001900

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07919084

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for diagnosis or prognosis of cardiovascular disease involving the detection of an elevated amount of MIC-1 in a test body sample. The invention also provides methods for treatment of cardiovascular disease and other chronic inflammatory disease.

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