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SEMA4D in cancer diagnosis, detection and treatment

US7919246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2006
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/4704
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the SEM A4D gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the SEMA4D gene.

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