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Detecting And Treating Dementia - EP2687223

The patent EP2687223 was granted to Mayo Foundation FOR Medical Education And Research on Nov 20, 2024. The application was filed on May 30, 2007 under application number EP13174869A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2687223

MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Application Number
EP13174869A
Filing Date
May 30, 2007
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Oct 18, 2024
Publication Date
Nov 20, 2024
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Patent Summary

Methods and materials for detecting and treating frontotemporal dementia (FTD) through progranulin (PGRN) gene analysis and therapy. The methods involve identifying mutations in the PGRN gene that are associated with FTD, and using nucleic acid encoding a PGRN polypeptide to treat the disease. The therapy can involve administering a PGRN polypeptide or nucleic acid to increase PGRN levels in the brain, thereby slowing or halting disease progression.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
JAMES POOLEApr 12, 2018CARPMAELS & RANSFORDADMISSIBLE

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