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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 23, 2009
Michael Alan Black, Dunedin, NZ;
Jonathan Cebon, Clifton Hill, AU;
Parry John Guilford, Dunedin, NZ;
Thomas John, East Kew, AU;
Michael Alan Black, Dunedin, NZ;
Jonathan Cebon, Clifton Hill, AU;
Parry John Guilford, Dunedin, NZ;
Thomas John, East Kew, AU;
Pacific Edge Limited, , NZ;
Abstract
The invention relates to prognostic markers and prognostic signatures, and compositions and methods for determining the prognosis of cancer in a patient, particularly for melanoma. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of genetic and protein markers for the prediction of the risk of progression of a cancer, such as melanoma, based on markers and signatures of markers. In various aspects, the invention provides methods, compositions, kits, and devices based on prognostic cancer markers, specifically melanoma prognostic markers, to aid in the prognosis and treatment of cancer.