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Extended type 1 chain glycosphingolipids as tumor-associated antigens

US6294523A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1999
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/734
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A variety of compounds are provided which are useful as immunogens and as tumor markers. The present invention discloses methods relating to the detection of cancer. Extended forms of the lacto-series type 1 chain are shown to be present in various cancer tissues. The present invention also provides a cell line and the monoclonal antibody produced therefrom. Such an antibody has a number of uses, including in diagnostic or therapeutic methods.

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