US4745060A

Methods and compositions for the detection of Familial Hypercholesterolemia

University of Texas System

Abstract

Recombinant DNA transfer vectors containing DNA inserts which are complementary to either the human LDL receptor gene, or its mRNA transcript, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods which utilize these genetic probes for diagnosing Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) in a suspected individual. A …

University: University of Texas System
Assignee: Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor: Michael S. Brown
Priority date: December 28, 1984
Filing date: December 28, 1984
Grant date: May 17, 1988
Publication date: May 17, 1988
Language: en
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