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Structural alterations of the EGF receptor gene in human tumors

US5981725A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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

Abstract

Deletions in the EGF-R gene are found in many gliomas, breast tumors, and lung tumors. A particular truncated EGFR protein has been found in many tumors and provides diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

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