Telomerase activity associated with hematological and colorectal malignancies
US5840490A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/112
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for detecting hematologic and colorectal malignancies are provided comprising: (a) collecting a sample suspected of containing cancer cells; (b) analyzing the sample for telomerase activity; (c) correlating the presence of telomerase activity with the presence of cancer cells. A method for staging leukemia is also provided comprising analyzing a blood or bone marrow sample for telomerase activity, correlating the activity with a standard level of telomerase activity, and correlating a low telomerase activity with early stage leukemia.
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