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Biomarkers for the detection of prostate cancer

US6090559A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1998
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2018

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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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