Method for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder

Details Method for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder Method for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Kapushoc, Stephen (Department: 1634)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C435S091200, C536S023100, C536S024300

Reexamination Certificate

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08003326

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods of diagnosing and/or predicting autism spectrum disorder comprising determining the presence of microdeletions and microduplications on chromosomes 15 and 16.

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