Patents by Inventor Hiltrud Brauch

Hiltrud Brauch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • ERCC2 polymorphisms
    Publication number: 20070072228
    Abstract: This invention relates to diagnostic methods based upon a polymorphism in individuals indicative of an increased risk of breast carcinoma. More specifically, this invention relates to a method for diagnosis of an increased risk of breast carcinoma by screening for the presence of genetic polymorphisms in individuals, specifically in the ERCC2 gene. The invention is further directed to a method of screening to identify compounds which stimulate the action of a DNA repair enzyme encoded by one of the polymorphic forms of the ERCC2 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventor: Hiltrud Brauch