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Molecular subtyping, prognosis and treatment of prostate cancer

US9568483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/91215
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are new prognostic molecular markers for prostate cancer. More specifically, the invention has identified that overexpression or amplification of at least one of AURKA or MYCN define a distinct subgroup of prostate cancer that is predisposed to the development of lethal NEPC, who will benefit from early intervention.

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