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Therapeutic methods for prostate cancer

US6177410A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1997
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/027
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Therapeutic methods for the treatment of prostate cancer are described. The methods include a gene therapy method for prostate cancer using the BRCA family of genes, including the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. The BRCA family of gene products inhibit the growth and tumorigenesis of prostate cancer cells. Therapeutic methods using the BRCA family of gene products are also described.

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