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c-myc coding region determinant-binding protein (CRD-BP) and its nucleic acid sequence

US6255055A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1999
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/57438
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of diagnosing the presence or absence of cancer in a human patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, this method comprises the steps of examining patient tissue for the CRD-BP expression levels and comparing that expression level with control levels. The present invention is also a method of inhibiting cancer cell growth comprising the step of eliminating or lowering the level of functional CRD-BP in the cancerous tissues.

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