Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving nucleic acid
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Fredman, Jeffrey (Department: 1637)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving nucleic acid
C435S091100, C435S091200
Reexamination Certificate
active
10295483
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and kits useful for detecting neplasia by measuring the methylation level of biomarkers, especially the promoter region of GSTP1 for the detection of prostate adenocarcinoma.
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DLA Piper (US) LLP
Fredman Jeffrey
The John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Thomas David C.
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