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AIMP2-DX2 gene and SiRNA targeting AIMP2-DX2

US8003780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2008
Grant dateAug 23, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2500/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a variant of AIMP2 lacking exon 2 gene, named as AIMP2-DX2 gene, which is specifically expressed in cancer cells. The AIMP2-DX2 gene and siRNA targeting AIMP2-DX2 can be successfully used in the development of diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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