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Method for determining oncogenic activity of a substance

US6063359A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1997
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/0008
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for screening substances for oncogenic activity is disclosed. The method involves administering the substance to an animal lacking responsiveness to interferon.gamma. and detecting a higher frequency or earlier time of tumor formation in the test animal compared to control animals. In addition, a method is provided for predicting the aggressiveness of a tumor in a patient.

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