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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2008
Applicants:
Allan R. Brasier, Galveston, TX (US);
William J. Calhoun, League City, TX (US);
Gary D. Boetticher, Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Allan R. Brasier, Galveston, TX (US);
William J. Calhoun, League City, TX (US);
Gary D. Boetticher, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/53 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention discloses a method for classifying individuals into those who have airway hyperreactvitiy and those with asthma based on cytokine expression patterns. It is contemplated that such a method will enable rapid identification of individuals requiring intensive treatment for asthma, thereby reducing morbidity and improving quality of life for those affected.