Method of diagnosing breast cancer and compositions therefor
US7517650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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