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

US6566502B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 30, 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 breast and/or colorectal cancer. Also described herein are methods that can be used to screen candidate bioactive agents for the ability to modulate breast and/or colorectal cancer. Additionally, methods and molecular targets (genes and their products) for therapeutic intervention in breast and/or colorectal cancer are described.

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