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TGF-.beta. inducible early factor-1 (TIEF-1) and a method to detect breast cancer

US6207375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1998
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/112
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods to determine TIEF-1 polypeptide, or genetic rearrangements in the TIEF-1 gene, in a sample are provided. Also provided are TIEF-1 specific antibodies and nucleic acid probes, and methods of employing those antibodies and probes to detect breast cancer in situ in a mammalian tissue sample.

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