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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2006
Philippe Froguel, Bagnolet, FR;
David Meyre, Marpent, FR;
Christian Dina, Paris, FR;
Philippe Boutin, Tourcoing, FR;
Philippe Froguel, Bagnolet, FR;
David Meyre, Marpent, FR;
Christian Dina, Paris, FR;
Philippe Boutin, Tourcoing, FR;
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris, FR;
Universite de Droit de la La Sante de Lille 2, Lille, FR;
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for determining if a subject is at increased risk to develop obesity or pathology related to obesity by determining the presence of a haplotype comprising three specific SNPs in a DNA or RNA sample of this subject and/or an elevated serum ENPP1 protein concentration. The present invention also relates to a kit and to an isolated nucleic sequence, vector or recombinant cell comprises said ENPP1 gene haplotype. The invention further comprises a method for selecting a compound for the treatment or the prevention of obesity or pathology related to obesity and a method for determining the efficacy of a drug to reduce the risk of obesity or pathology related to obesity in a patient.