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Gene families associated with cancers

US7718787B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2003
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2025

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

Abstract

The invention relates generally to the changes in gene expression in human tissues from cancer patients. The invention relates specifically to human gene families which are differentially expressed in cancer tissues of breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, lung, lymph node, ovary, pancreas, prostate, rectum, and/or stomach compared to corresponding normal tissues.

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