Diagnostic methods for colorectal cancer

Details Diagnostic methods for colorectal cancer Diagnostic methods for colorectal cancer

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Myers, Carla (Department: 1634)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C435S091200, C435S091210, C536S023500

Reexamination Certificate

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07939255

ABSTRACT:
The present application discloses a diagnostic method and a kit for prognosis assessment of colorectal cancer (CRC) and a novel tumor suppressor gene to be used for diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC), the method comprising the steps of: (a) identifying recurrently altered regions (RAR) on a chromosome; and (b) detecting genomic alterations in the RAR. The present method makes it possible to perform early diagnosis as well as prognosis assessment for various cancers and tumors including colorectal cancer (CRC).

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