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Composition of M-CSF conjugated to cytotoxic agents and a method for treating cancers characterized by over-expression of the c-fms proto-oncogene

US5084556A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1990
Grant dateJan 28, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/6425
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method for treating cancers characterized by over-expression of the c-fms proto-oncogene/M-CSF receptor protein are provided. The composition involves a M-CSF polypeptide cross-linked to a cytotoxic agent capable of crossing into the cytoplasm of the cell bearing the receptor and killing the cell.

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