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Neurofibromatosis type 1 gene

US5227292A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 1990
Grant dateJul 13, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene and its gene product. The invention further relates to methods for the detection in and treatment of humans having defective NF1 genes and for detection of tumors caused by a defective NF1 gene.

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