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Immunotherapeutic methods and compositions employing antigens characteristic of malignant neoplasms

US4966753A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1989
Grant dateOct 30, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K39/0005
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for treating malignant neoplasia and acquired immune deficiency syndrome by once daily administration of a substance (such as human chorionic gonadotropin) characteristic of the tumor or acquired immune deficiency syndrome-afflicted cell in an amount less than the lowest amount necessary to provoke a humoral immune response, as exemplified by the existence of a negative wheal upon subcutaneous administration.

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