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Methods for predicting and improving the survival of colorectal cancer patients

US9903867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2015
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/54
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides assays and methods for predicting the survival of a subject having colorectal cancer (CRC), thereby determining whether the subject will have a good prognosis or poor prognosis. The present invention also provides assays and methods for predicting therapeutic efficacy and/or response to anti-cancer therapeutics in a subject having CRC, thereby selecting a therapeutic regimen to which the subject is likely to be responsive.

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