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Methods of diagnosis of colorectal cancer and methods of screening for colorectal cancer modulators

US6316272A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1999
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K39/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein are methods that can be used for diagnosis and prognosis of colorectal cancer. Also described herein are methods that can be used to screen candidate bioactive agents for the ability to modulate colorectal cancer. Additionally, molecular targets (genes and their products) for therapeutic intervention in colorectal and other cancers are described.

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