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Method of diagnosing, monitoring, staging, imaging and treating breast cancer

US7238471B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2000
Grant dateJul 3, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/136
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Diagnostic markers for breast cancer referred to herein breast cancer specific genes or BCSGs are provided. Also provided are methods for using BCSGs to detect, diagnose, monitor, stage, prognosticate, image and treat breast cancer. Antibodies which specifically bind BCSGs and methods of using these antibodies to image and treat breast cancer are also provided.

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