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Methods and nucleic acids for the detection of metastasis of colon cell proliferative disorders

US7943308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

EPIGENOMICS AG · DE

Inventors

Catherine E. Lofton-Day · Brier, US
Matthias Ebert · Dettelbach, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 23, 2005
Grant date	May 17, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 26, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12Q2600/16
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods, nucleic acids and kits for detecting metastasis of colon cell proliferative disorders. The invention discloses genomic sequences the methylation patterns of which have utility for the improved detection of metastasis of colon cell proliferative disorders, thereby enabling the improved diagnosis and treatment of patients.

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