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Characterization of ESM-1 as a tumor associated marker of colorectal cancer

US8283129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2007
Grant dateOct 9, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a colorectal cancer marker for diagnosing colorectal cancer based on ESM-I overexpression in tissues, cells or body fluids of colorectal cancer patients. Disclosed also is the use of the colorectal cancer marker in the development of therapeutic agents for cancer and in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.

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