DNA encoding Mat-8
US5728579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel chloride channel protein found in human breast cancer cells is disclosed. The chloride channel protein, called Mat-8, serves as a useful diagnostic reagent for the detection of breast cancer. The Mat-8 protein and chloride channel proteins generally, are useful therapeutic targets for the treatment of breast cancer.
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