Biomarkers for detection of prostate cancer
US5861248A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/112
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are diagnostic techniques for the detection of human prostate cancer. Genetic probes and methods useful in monitoring the progression and diagnosis of prostate cancer are described. The invention relates particularly to probes and methods for evaluating the presence of RNA species that are differentially expressed in prostate cancer compared to normal human prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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