Gene methylation and expression
US9556430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method of analyzing the methylation status of all or part of an entire genome. Moreover, the invention features methods of and reagents for characterizing biological cells containing DNA that is susceptible to methylation. Such methods include methods of diagnosing cancer, e.g., breast cancer.
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