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Methods for treating the vasculature of solid tumors

US5855866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1994
Grant dateJan 5, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/55
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for targeting the vasculature of solid tumors using immunologically-based reagents. In particular aspects, antibodies carrying diagnostic or therapeutic agents are targeted to the vasculature of solid tumor masses through recognition of tumor vasculature-associated antigens, such as, for example, through endoglin binding, or through the specific induction of endothelial cell surface antigens on vascular endothelial cells in solid tumors.

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