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Wnt proteins and detection and treatment of cancer

US8158761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/5011
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present specification provides, inter alia, methods of using Wnt and FZD proteins, genes, FZD and Wnt-specific antibodies and probes in diagnosis and treatment of cancer and for screening test compounds for an ability to treat cancer. Also disclosed are compounds useful for treating cancer such as liver cancer.

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