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Susceptibility mutation for breast and ovarian cancer

US5756294A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1995
Grant dateMay 26, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2015

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

Abstract

A new mutation has been found in the BRCA1 gene. The mutation is a two base pair deletion at nucleotides 3888 and 3889 of the published cDNA sequence of BRCA1 (GENBANK ACCESSION NO:U14680). The invention provides a method for diagnosing persons at risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. The invention also provides a further tool with which to characterize tumors.

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