Methods and materials for identifying and treating mammals having lung adenocarcinoma characterized by neuroendocrine differentiation
US10203330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/71
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This document provides methods and materials involved in identifying mammals having lung adenocarcinoma characterized by neuroendocrine differentiation as well as methods and materials involved in treating mammals having lung adenocarcinoma characterized by neuroendocrine differentiation. For example, methods and materials for using ASCL1 and RET expression levels to identify lung cancer patients having lung adenocarcinoma characterized by neuroendocrine differentiation are provided.
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