Mitochondrial mutations and rearrangements as a diagnostic tool for the detection of sun exposure, prostate cancer and other cancers
US8008008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Mitochondrial DNA deletions useful for the detection of cancers and sun exposure are provided. In particular, methods and kits for detecting mitochondrial DNA deletions for the early detection, diagnosis and progression of prostate cancer, sun exposure and non-melanoma skin cancer are provided.
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