US2002197608A1PendingUtilityA1
Detection of neoplasia by analysis of saliva
Est. expiryNov 12, 2013(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:David Sidransky
C07K 14/82C07K 14/4703C12Q 1/6827C12Q 1/6886A61B 10/0051C12Q 2600/156
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Abstract
Methods for detection of a cell proliferative disorder, such as cancer, are provided utilizing analysis of target mutant nucleic acids in saliva specimens are described. The presence of target mutant nucleic acids is indicative of a neoplastic disorder of the lung or the head and neck.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . A method for detecting cancer in a subject comprising: isolating nucleic acid from a saliva specimen taken from the subject, and assaying the nucleic acid for a genetic mutation associated with cancer, wherein the presence of the mutation indicative of cancer in the subject.
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