Methods for detecting sleepiness
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1. A method for identifying a subject that is awake and sleep deprived, the method comprising:
- (a) collecting a biosample from the subject,(b) processing the biosample to measure the level of amylase,(c) measuring the level of amylase in the biosample,(d) comparing the level of amylase in the biosample to a baseline level of amylase, and(e) identifying the awake subject as sleepy and sleep deprived if the biosample has an elevated level of amylase compared to a baseline level of amylase.
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Abstract
The invention generally provides a biomarker for sleepiness, a method for detecting sleepiness, and a method of identifying nucleic acids associated with sleepiness.
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1. A method for identifying a subject that is awake and sleep deprived, the method comprising:
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(a) collecting a biosample from the subject, (b) processing the biosample to measure the level of amylase, (c) measuring the level of amylase in the biosample, (d) comparing the level of amylase in the biosample to a baseline level of amylase, and (e) identifying the awake subject as sleepy and sleep deprived if the biosample has an elevated level of amylase compared to a baseline level of amylase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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10. A method for diagnosing a sleep disorder in a subject, the method comprising:
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(a) collecting a biosample from the subject, (b) processing the biosample to measure the level of amylase, (c) measuring the level of amylase in the biosample, (d) comparing the level of amylase in the biosample to a baseline level of amylase, and (e) diagnosing a sleep disorder if the biosample has an elevated level of amylase compared to a baseline level of amylase.
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