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Growth arrest gene compositions and methods

US5998599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1997
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a novel gene and growth arrest gene product encoded by the gene. Expression of the growth arrest gene B4B results in inhibition of cellular proliferation. The gene and gene product serve as markers of cancerous or pre-cancerous conditions, and as markers of immune states.

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