US Patent:
20080026409, Jan 31, 2008
Inventors:
Robert Danziger - Chicago IL, US
Randal Skidgel - Winfield IL, US
Assignee:
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - URBANA IL
International Classification:
G01N 33/53
C40B 30/06
C40B 40/10
US Classification:
435007800, 506010000, 506018000
Abstract:
Identification of compositions of biomarkers which diagnose and distinguish between salt-sensitive hypertension, salt-resistant hypertension, salt-independent hypertension and/or hypertensive disorders comprise identifying varying levels of biomarkers in each patient as compared to normal patients. Methods for the identification of novel biomarkers and determination of minimal maximally effective doses of pharmaceutical agents used in treating patients are provided.