AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS BIOMARKERS

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for diagnosing and/or predicting the risk of developing autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in a subject. The methods are based on the inventors' identification of a novel biomarker for AIH. The invention further comprises the use of said biomarker in the methods disclosed herein, and kits comprising agents for detecting said biomarker. The invention also relates to a method of treating AIH in a subject, wherein the subject has been diagnosed with AIH or determined to be at risk of developing AIH using the methods disclosed herein.

Inventors 5

1. Tamás Pongrácz Aachen author as filed: Pongracz, Tamas
2. Maaike Biewenga Aachen author as filed: Biewenga, Maaike
3. Manfred Wuhrer Aachen author as filed: Wuhrer, Manfred
4. Noortje de Haan Aachen author as filed: de Haan, Noortje
5. Bart van Hoek Aachen author as filed: van Hoek, Bart

Inventors are linked to an Aachen author when surname and first name match exactly one author.

Applicants

• ACADEMISCH ZIEKENHUIS LEIDEN (H.O.D.N. LUMC) GBS Leiden

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