US4866166A
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Bioassay for transforming genes and genes detected thereby
Assignee: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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Filing: 1984-08-31
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Granted: 1989-09-12
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Expires: 2004-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A sensitive bioassay for transforming genes based on the tumorigenicity of cotransfected NIH3T3 cells in nude mice is disclosed. Genes mcf2 and mcf3 have been detected in tissue breast cancer using this assay.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Wigler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:01
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07K; C07K16/00; C07K16/18; C07K16/32; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
16 words
The transforming gene contained in the plasmid having the American Type Culture Collection reference number 40136.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
16 words
The transforming gene contained in the plasmid having the American Type Culture Collection reference number 40136.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The transforming gene contained in the plasmid having the American Type Culture Collection reference number 40137.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The transforming gene contained in the plasmid having the American Type Culture Collection reference number 40137.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-11 | 1993-03-13 | 1993-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-11 | 1997-03-13 | 1997-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-11 | 2001-03-13 | 2001-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |