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Colon cancer marker

US6448041B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a cDNA which encodes a colon cancer marker. It also provides for the use of the cDNA, fragments, complements, and variants thereof and of the encoded protein, portions thereof and antibodies thereto for diagnosis and treatment of colon disorders, particularly colon cancer and polyps. The invention additionally provides expression vectors and host cells for the production of the protein and a transgenic model system.

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