Diagnosis and treatment of cancer

US9040286B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9040286-B2
Application numberUS-201013147713-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 3, 2010
Priority dateFeb 3, 2009
Publication dateMay 26, 2015
Grant dateMay 26, 2015

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Provided herein are methods for diagnosing cancer by determining the level of expression of SETDB1 in a biological sample. Also provided herein are methods for treating cancer by administering an inhibitor of SETDB1 to a subject in need thereof.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for facilitating the diagnosis of lung cancer or melanoma in a subject, the method comprising: selecting a subject having at least one solid tumor or growth or a nevus; measuring the level of SETDB1 in a biological sample obtained from the subject who has at least one solid tumor or growth or a nevus, wherein the biological sample is derived from the at least one solid tumor or growth or nevus from the subject wherein the level of SETDB1 is…

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What does patent US9040286B2 cover?
Provided herein are methods for diagnosing cancer by determining the level of expression of SETDB1 in a biological sample. Also provided herein are methods for treating cancer by administering an inhibitor of SETDB1 to a subject in need thereof.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zon Leonard I, Ceol Craig, Houvras Yariv J, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C12N15/1137. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 26 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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