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Gene methylation and expression

US9556430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2006
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 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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