Methods of detecting lung cancer
AssigneeCepheid
InventorsOlivier Delfour, Bernard Michot
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Abstract
Methods of detecting lung cancer, such as non-small cell lung cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, are provided. Methods of detecting changes in the levels of one or more small RNAs associated with lung cancer are also provided. Compositions and kits are also provided.
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A method for detecting the presence of lung cancer in a subject, the method comprising detecting the level of small U2-2, in a sample from the subject, wherein detection of a level of small U2-2 that is greater than a normal level of small U2-2 indicates the presence of lung cancer in the subject.
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A composition comprising an oligonucleotide that comprises at least eight contiguous nucleotides that are complementary to small U2-2.
A composition comprising an oligonucleotide that comprises at least eight contiguous nucleotides that are complementary to a cDNA reverse-transcribed from small U2-2.
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