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Assays and methods relating to the treatment of melanoma

US10174385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2014
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/166
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The technology described herein relates to assays and methods for the diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of melanoma, e.g. relating to measuring the level of neurophilin-2 (NRP-2) mRNA expressed in melanoma cells. In some embodiments, the level of NRP-2 can be normalized to the level of Melan-A (MART) mRNA.

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