Treatment of cancer and compositions

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

9-23-2011

Abstract

The invention discloses a method of identifying a gene associated with stage III primary cancer or lymph node metastasis. The genes so identified include CAV1, CST3, LIMK1, MMP2, MMP15, VEGF, ETV4, MMP9, PIK3C2B, and SERPIN1. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer. The invention further discloses compositions for preventing and treating diseases.

Area of Special Interest

Cancer

Specialty/Research Institute

Oncology

Location

United States

Comments

Patent Number: 9,156,898

Assignee

John Wayne Cancer Institute (Santa Monica, CA)

Family ID

36149041

Serial Number

13/243,914

Tech ID

04-JWCI-02

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