Means and methods for molecular classification of breast cancer
US9175351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of typing a sample from a breast cancer patient. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for classification of breast cancer according to the presence or absence of Estrogen Receptor (ER), Progesterone Receptor (PR) and Human Epidermal growth facto Receptor 2 (ERBB2; HER2). More specifically, the invention Provides methods and means to classify breast cancer as ER positive, triple negative (ER−, PR− and HER2−) and HER2+.
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