Inventors:
Masoud Manjili - Richmond VA, US
Maciej Kmieciak - Richmond VA, US
Harry D. Bear - Richmond VA, US
Catherine I. Dumur - Richmond VA, US
Michael O. Idowu - Richmond VA, US
International Classification:
C40B 30/04, C12Q 1/68, C12M 1/34, C40B 40/06, C40B 60/12
US Classification:
506 9, 435 6, 4352872, 506 16, 506 39
Abstract:
Methods and tools for assessing the prognosis for patients following treatment of primary tumors are provided. The methods involve identifying immune-related genetic markers whose differential expression patterns at tumor lesions are indicative of either tumor recurrence or recurrence-free survival. The methods and tools of the invention assist physicians by providing objective decision-making tools for planning patient treatment protocols.