Phillip Buckhaults - Blythewood SC, US Christopher L. Farrell - Winnsboro SC, US Paul F. Meeh - Chapin SC, US Randal L. Croshaw - Columbia SC, US
Assignee:
University of South Carolina - Columbia SC
International Classification:
C12Q 1/68
US Classification:
435 6
Abstract:
A method for assessing risk of node-positive colorectal cancer in an individual is described. The method includes detecting mutations in CSMD1 genes in a tumor sample from the individual, the mutations being associated with increased risk of node-positive colorectal cancer.