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Methods of using cytochrome P450 reductase for the enhancement of P450-based anti-cancer gene therapy

US6207648A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1998
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of killing neoplastic cells are provided. The invention relates to the use of NADPH-cytochrome P450 reductase (RED) gene transfer in combination with cytochrome P450 gene transfer to enhance the sensitivity of tumor cells to anti-cancer drugs that are activated by P450 enzymes. The use of bioreductive drugs that are activated by RED and/or cytochrome P450, in this paradigm, is also provided.

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