Human Genetics; chromosomal translocation
Medicine
About This Innovation
Identified chromosomal translocation as the cause of leukemia and other cancers (1972) proving cancer is a genetic disease & chromosome abnormalities were important; developed the use of existing methods of quinacrine fluorescence & Giemsa staining to identify chromosomes; instrumental in the creation of Gleevec a drug to treat leukemia; holds 3 patents
The Invention
Method for generation of longer CDNA fragments from sage tags for gene identification; Compositions & methods for detecting gene rearrangements & translocations
Key Information
Category:
Medicine
Completion Status:
yes
Patent Number:
6916610;6121419;5487970
Co-Inventor:
San Ming Wang; Jian-jun Chen; Manuel O. Diaz
Patent Information
Patent Number: 6916610;6121419;5487970
Technical Specifications
Method for generation of longer CDNA fragments from sage tags for gene identification; Compositions & methods for detecting gene rearrangements & translocations
Collaboration
Co-Inventor: San Ming Wang; Jian-jun Chen; Manuel O. Diaz
