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Chromosome-specific nucleic acid probe for familial Polyposis coli

US5098823A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1990
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nucleic acid fragment capable of selectively hybridizing with the human chromosome 5 at the chromosomal region 5q20-q23 is disclosed. Also disclosed are probes which include the fragment bearing a detectable level as well as processes for presymptomatic screening for FAP and processes for the pathological classification of colonic tumors and precancerous polyps.

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