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Use of EGFR biomarkers for the treatment of gastric cancer with anti-EGFR agents

US10442862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2014
Grant dateOct 15, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/71
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for treating gastric neoplasias, in particular treating patients who have been previously determined to have an EGFR biomarker. Gastric carcinoma (GC) is one of the most common and deadest cancers with −1 million diagnoses and −0.7 million deaths each year worldwide, with high incidence in Eastern Asia.

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