ADRB2 cancer markers
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1. A method for identifying metastatic prostate cancer in a patient, comprising detecting underexpression of Adrenergic Receptor, Beta 2 (ADRB2) in a sample from the patient using an in vitro assay compared to expression of ADRB2 in a sample from a patient not diagnosed with prostate cancer, wherein detecting underexpression identifies metastatic prostate cancer in said patient.
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The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis, research and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention relates to ADRB2 markers for cancer.
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- 1. A method for identifying metastatic prostate cancer in a patient, comprising detecting underexpression of Adrenergic Receptor, Beta 2 (ADRB2) in a sample from the patient using an in vitro assay compared to expression of ADRB2 in a sample from a patient not diagnosed with prostate cancer, wherein detecting underexpression identifies metastatic prostate cancer in said patient.
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