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Expression profile of prostate cancer

US7767393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2006
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/813
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with prostate cancers. Genes identified as cancer markers using the methods of the present invention find use in the diagnosis and characterization of prostate cancer. In addition, the genes provide targets for cancer drug screens and therapeutic applications.

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