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Tumor regression by adenovirus expression of wild-type p53

US6143290A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2710/10343
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are simplified and efficient methods for preparing recombinant adenovirus using liposome-mediated cotransfection and the direct observation of a cytopathic effect (CPE) in the transfected cells. Also disclosed are compositions and methods involving novel p53 adenovirus constructs, including methods for restoring p53 function and tumor suppression in cells and animals having abnormal p53.

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