Tumor markers and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to three gene markers that are useful in classifying tumors. The markers are known herein as DOG1 (GenBank GeneID 55107), KIT (GenBank GeneID 3815) and PDGFRA (GenBank GeneID 5156) and can be used alone or in combination to identify subclasses of tumors. The classification methods are exemplified herein using gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). It is to be understood and will be appreciated that the same markers may be used in the classification of tumors other than GISTs. The methods may further comprise providing diagnostic, prognostic, or predictive information based on the classifying step. Classifying may include stratifying the tumor (and thus stratifying a subject having the tumor), e.g., for a clinical trial. The methods may further comprise selecting a treatment based on the classifying step.

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