Abstract: Five novel DNA and protein sequences have been determined for the BRCA2 gene, as have been ten polymorphic sites and their rates of occurrence in the normal alleles of BRCA2. The sequences BRCA2(omi 1-5) and the ten polymorphic sites will provide greater accuracy and reliability for genetic testing. One skilled in the art will be better able to avoid misinterpretations of changes in the gene and/or protein sequence, determine the presence of a normal sequence, and of mutations of BRCA2. This invention is also related to a method of performing gene therapy with BRCA2(omi 1-5) coding sequences or fragments thereof. This invention is further related to protein therapy with BRCA2(omi 1-5) proteins or their functional equivalents.

Abstract: Methods and compositions involving molecular markers for the detection and characterization of cancer in a patient are provided.

Abstract: Five novel DNA and protein sequences have been determined for the BRCA2 gene, as have been ten polymorphic sites and their rates of occurrence in the normal alleles of BRCA2. The sequences BRCA2(omi 1-5) and the ten polymorphic sites will provide greater accuracy and reliability for genetic testing. One skilled in the art will be better able to avoid misinterpretations of changes in the gene and/or protein sequence, determine the presence of a normal sequence, and of mutations of BRCA2. This invention is also related to a method of performing gene therapy with BRCA2(omi 1-5) coding sequences or fragments thereof. This invention is further related to protein therapy with BRCA2(omi 1-5) proteins or their functional equivalents.

Abstract: Methods and compositions involving molecular markers for the detection and characterization of cancer in a patient are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods of molecular analysis and particularly to methods of using genetic copy number variations and loss of heterozygosity in the characterization and treatment of disease.

Abstract: Biomarkers, particularly hypoxia-related genes, and methods using the biomarkers for molecular detection and classification of disease are provided.

Abstract: Genes and genetic variants in human genomes are disclosed which are useful, inter alia, as diagnostic biomarkers.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to molecular diagnostics, and particularly to molecular markers for cancer therapy response and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A specific region of chromosome 10 (10q23.3) has been implicated by series of studies to contain a tumor suppressor gene involved in gliomas, as well as a number of other human cancers. One gene within this region was identified, and the corresponding coding region of the gene represents a novel 47 kD protein. A domain of this product has an exact match to the conserved catalytic domain of protein tyrosine phosphatases, indicating a possible functional role in phosphorylation events. Sequence analyses demonstrated the a number of exons of the gene were deleted in tumor cell lines used to define the 10q23.3 region, leading to the classification of this gene as a tumor suppressor. Further analyses have demonstrated the presence of a number of mutations in the gene in both glioma and prostate carcinoma cells. Methods for diagnosing and treating cancers related to this tumor suppressor, designated as TS10q23.3, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and compositions involving molecular markers for the detection and characterization of cancer in a patient are provided.

Abstract: Biomarkers and methods using the biomarkers for the prediction of the recurrence risk of cancer in a patient are provided.

Abstract: Biomarkers and methods using the biomarkers for the prediction of the recurrence risk of cancer in a patient are provided.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials involved in assessing samples (e.g., cancer cells) for the presence of a loss of heterozygosity (LOH) signature. For example, methods and materials for determining whether or not a cell (e.g., a cancer cell) contains an LOH signature are provided. Materials and methods for identifying cells (e.g., cancer cells) having a deficiency in homology directed repair (HDR) as well as materials and methods for identifying cancer patients likely to respond to a particular cancer treatment regimen also are provided.

Abstract: Variants in DPYD gene are disclosed which can result in abnormal synthesis of DPD proteins and alteration of DPD activities. The invention provides methods for detecting the newly discovered genetic variants. The DPD genetic variants of the invention can be used as biomarkers in predicting toxicity to 5-FU and other drugs metabolized by the DPD enzyme.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for treating viral infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preventing and treating HIV infection and AIDS by introducing cells displaying HIV late-domain phenotype into a patient, or by administering to a patient nucleic acids, polypeptides or small organic compounds to cause the formation of cells displaying HIV late-domain phenotype in the body of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, devices and kits for assaying 5-FU.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting virus propagation and treating virus infection are provided which include administering to cells infected with viruses a compound capable of inhibiting viral budding from the cells.

Abstract: A specific region of chromosome 10 (10q23.3) has been implicated by series of studies to contain a tumor suppressor gene involved in gliomas, as well as a number of other human cancers. One gene within this region was identified, and the corresponding coding region of the gene represents a novel 47 kD protein. A domain of this product has an exact match to the conserved catalytic domain of protein tyrosine phosphatases, indicating a possible functional role in phosphorylation events. Sequence analyses demonstrated the a number of exons of the gene were deleted in tumor cell lines used to define the 10q23.3 region, leading to the classification of this gene as a tumor suppressor. Further analyses have demonstrated the presence of a number of mutations in the gene in both glioma and prostate carcinoma cells. Methods for diagnosing and treating cancers related to this tumor suppressor, designated as TS10q23.3, also are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for detecting large genomic rearrangements is disclosed, which is particularly useful in detecting deletions and duplications in the large genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, MLH1 and MSH2.