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Methods and compositions for detecting colon cancers

US8481707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2008
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/154
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This application describes methods and compositions for detecting and treating vimentin-associated neoplasia. Differential methylation of the vimentin nucleotide sequences has been observed in vimentin-associated neoplasia such as colon neoplasia.

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