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Compare-MS: method rapid, sensitive and accurate detection of DNA methylation

US7906288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2007
Grant dateMar 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/683
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and kits useful for enriching, identifying and quantifying methylated DNA3 particularly hypermethylated CpG islands by digesting a sample with a methylation-sensitive restriction endonuclease and capturing methylated restriction fragments with a methyl-binding capture reagent. The methods of the invention may be used in the detection of cancer, particularly detection of prostate cancer.

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