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

US6773878B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1999
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2020

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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, methods and molecular targets (genes and their products) for therapeutic intervention in colorectal and other cancers are described.

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