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Detection and early diagnosis of prostate cancer

US6140049A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1998
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for detecting a predisposition or susceptibility to prostate cancer in an individual using microsatellite markers. These markers are located on chromosomes 1, 2, 4, 5, 11 and 13.

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