Methods for the cytological analysis of cervical cells
US8603746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides for a diagnostic test to monitor cancer-specific genetic abnormalities to diagnose cervical cell disorders and predict which patients might progress to cancer. Genetic abnormalities are detected by identification in chromosomal copy number of chromosome 3 and chromosome 5 using FISH analysis of probes targeted to 3q and/or 5p.
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