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 8192928
APP PUB NO 20100267024A1
SERIAL NO

12504034

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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 SCIENCESWINSTON-SALEM NC

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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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