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Methods and compositions for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma

US7588902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2003
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/6886
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are set forth. Improved assay methods and scanning methods are included that employ non-cell-associated and cell-associated HCC related proteins. Such methods are based upon the discovery of genes that were up-regulated in diseased versus normal tissue as well as in HCC tissue when compared to the tissue of patients with other ailments.

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