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Method of diagnosing breast cancer and compositions therefor

US7517650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2006
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of diagnosing breast cancer in an individual aged younger than 41 or older than 54 is provided. The method comprises obtaining a nucleic acid from the individual and determining a nucleotide at a polymorphic site of the nucleic acid. Polynucleotides specific to breast cancer, a microarray comprising the polynucleotides, and diagnostic kits are also provided.

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