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Compositions and methods for cancer immunotherapy

US6310045A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateOct 30, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2760/16122
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for inhibiting the growth of selected tumors utilizing recombinant viral vectors. Briefly, within one aspect of the present invention, a method for inhibiting the growth of a selected tumor is provided comprising the step of directly administering to a warm-blooded animal a vector construct which directs the expression of at least one anti-tumor agent, such that the growth of said tumor is inhibited. Representative examples of anti-tumor agents include immune activators and tumor proliferation inhibitors.

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