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Title:
SMYD2 AS A TARGET GENE FOR CANCER THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/080400
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The present invention arises from the discovery that the SMYD2 gene is both specifically over-expressed in cancer and involved in cancer cell survival. The present invention features methods for detecting or diagnosing the presence of or predisposition for developing cancer, using the SMYD2 gene as a diagnostic marker. The present invention further provides methods of screening for therapeutic substances useful in either or both of the treatment and prevention of cancer.

Inventors:
HAMAMOTO RYUJI (JP)
NAKAMURA YUSUKE (JP)
TSUNODA TAKUYA (JP)
Application Number:
PCT/JP2012/004232
Publication Date:
June 06, 2013
Filing Date:
June 29, 2012
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Assignee:
ONCOTHERAPY SCIENCE INC (JP)
HAMAMOTO RYUJI (JP)
NAKAMURA YUSUKE (JP)
TSUNODA TAKUYA (JP)
International Classes:
C12N15/09; C12Q1/68; G01N33/15; G01N33/574
Domestic Patent References:
WO2005071102A22005-08-04
WO2003027143A22003-04-03
Foreign References:
JP2010220577A2010-10-07
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SHIMIZU, Hatsushi et al. (1-1-1 Oroshi-machi, Tsuchiura-sh, Ibaraki 47, JP)
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