Abstract:
The present invention relates to diagnostic compositions methods and kits for the detection of carriers of mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The detection is based on the use of detecting nucleic acids or amino acid based molecules, specific for determination of the expression of at least six marker genes of the invention, in a test sample. The invention thereby provides methods compositions and kits for the diagnosis of cancerous disorders associated with mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, specifically, of ovarian and breast cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to diagnostic compositions methods and kits for the detection of carriers of mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The detection is based on the use of detecting nucleic acids or amino acid based molecules, specific for determination of the expression of at least six marker genes of the invention, in a test sample. The invention thereby provides methods compositions and kits for the diagnosis of cancerous disorders associated with mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, specifically, of ovarian and breast cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to cancer immunotherapy, specifically to allogeneic tumor cell vaccines. According to some embodiments, the invention provides novel cell lines useful as therapeutic cell vaccine compositions. The invention further provides advantageous screening methods and means for identifying patients amenable for treatment with partially Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) matched allogeneic cell vaccines. Therapeutic compositions and methods for use in proliferative disorders are further provided.