Genetic variants contributing to risk of prostate cancer
US8865400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is characterized by certain genetic variants being susceptibility variants for prostate cancer. The invention relates to methods of determining increased susceptibility to prostate cancer, as well as methods of determining decreased susceptibility to prostate cancer, using such variants. The invention further relates to kits for determining a susceptibility to prostate cancer.
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