Mutations in the macrophage scavenger receptor 1 gene alter risk of prostate cancer, asthma, and cardiovascular disease

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7579147
APP PUB NO 20040018521A1
SERIAL NO

10426262

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The present invention discloses methods of screening a subject for increased likelihood or risk of certain diseases or disorders. This method comprises detecting the presence or absence of at least one mutation in the MSR1 gene wherein the presence or absence of such mutation indicates an increased risk for certain diseases, such as cancer asthma and/or cardiovascular diseases.

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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCESMEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27157

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Bleecker, Eugene Winston-salem , US 2 0
Herrington, David Winston Salem , US 2 0
Isaacs, William B Glyndon , US 18 185
Meyers, Deborah Mocksville , US 3 7
Walsh, Patrick C Hunt Valley , US 4 64
Xu, Jianfeng Clemmons , US 106 935
Zheng, Sigun Clemmons , US 2 0

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