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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2011
Applicants:
Wei-min Liu, Dublin, CA (US);
Yan LI, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Chih-jian Lih, Gaithersburg, MD (US);
Yu Chuan Tai, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Inventors:
Wei-min Liu, Dublin, CA (US);
Yan Li, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Chih-Jian Lih, Gaithersburg, MD (US);
Yu Chuan Tai, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Assignee:
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/68 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
This invention provides methods, compositions, and kits relating to biomarkers whose expression levels are correlated with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLCBL) patients' response to treatment with a CD20 antagonist, such as a CD20 antibody, exemplified by rituximab. The methods, compositions, and kits of the invention can be used to identify DLBCL patients who are likely or not likely, to respond to anti-CD20 treatments.