G - Physics
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G01N 33/574 (2006.01) G01N 33/96 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2671939
Provided is a biomarker for detecting cancer, in particular prostate cancer in a male subject, the biomarker comprising at least one homeodomain containing transcription factor, such as a HOX peptide or EN-2 peptide, or a fragment thereof. The use of said biomarker in detecting and/or treating prostate cancer is provided, together with methods and kits therefor.
La présente invention concerne un biomarqueur destiné à détecter un cancer, en particulier un cancer de la prostate chez un sujet mâle. Ledit biomarqueur comprend au moins un homéodomaine contenant un facteur de transcription, tel qu'un peptide HOX ou un peptide EN-2, ou un fragment de ceux-ci. L'invention concerne également l'utilisation dudit biomarqueur dans la détection et/ou le traitement du cancer de la prostate, ainsi que des procédés et des kits permettant de réaliser sa détection et/ou son traitement.
Morgan Richard George Leonard
Pandha Hardev
Hicks Intellectual Property Law
The University Of Surrey
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