METHODS FOR DETECTION OF CANCER

摘要

A single nucleotide polymorphism in the AKT1 gene is disclosed. This single nucleotide polymorphism can be used to determine if subject can be treated (or is resistant to treatment) with a chemotherapeutic agent. The single nucleotide polymorphism can be used to detect a cancer or can be used to determine the prognosis of a cancer in a subject. Probes, primers and antibodies to detect the polymorphism are also disclosed.