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Gene BRCC-3 and diagnostic and therapeutic uses thereof

US7442520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2003
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/136
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gene that is a modulator of tumor growth and metastasis in certain cancer types is provided. This gene and corresponding polypeptide have diagnostic and therapeutic application for detecting and treating cancers that involve expression of BRCC-3 such as breast cancer and lung cancer.

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