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Predicting post-treatment survival in cancer patients with microRNAs

US7745134B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2008
Grant dateJun 29, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/178
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a method for predicting the post-treatment survival prospect of a cancer patient based on the expression level(s) of microRNAs hsa-miR137, hsa-miR372, hsa-miR182*, hsa-miR221, and hsa-let-7a in that cancer patient.

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