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Compositions and methods for diagnosing prostate cancer based on detection of SLC45A3-ELK4 fusion transcript

US9458213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2010
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

RNA transcripts representing a fusion of a human SLC45A3 nucleic acid and a human ELK4 nucleic acid that are associated with prostate cancer are described. Compositions and methods useful for detection of fusion transcripts of human SLC45A3 and ELK4 genetic sequences associated with cancer and useful for cancer therapy are provided.

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