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Methods of diagnosing and determining prognosis of colorectal cancer

US6682890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2001
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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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