GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH LIVER FIBROSIS, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with liver fibrosis and related pathologies. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, including groups of nucleic acid molecules that may be used as a signature marker set, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.

主权项

1. A method for identifying an individual who has an altered risk for developing liver fibrosis, comprising detecting a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in any one of the nucleotide sequences of SEQ ID NOS:1-15 and 31-45 in said individual's nucleic acids, wherein the presence of the SNP is correlated with an altered risk for liver fibrosis in said individual.