Method for determining oncogenic activity of a substance
US6428969B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/0008
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for screening substances for oncogenic activity is disclosed. The method involves administering the substance to an animal lacking responsiveness to interferon&ggr; and detecting a higher frequency or earlier time of tumor formation in the test animal compared to control animals. In addition, a method is provided for predicting the aggressiveness of a tumor in a patient.
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