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Methods of diagnosing colorectal cancer, compositions, and methods of screening for colorectal cancer modulators

US6455668B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • 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, methods and molecular targets (genes and their products) for therapeutic intervention in colorectal cancer are described.

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