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Screening assays for compounds that cause apoptosis and related compounds

US6613883B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 1999
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2319/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to methods of screening for compounds capable of inducing apoptosis in certain tumor cells. The invention also relates to compounds identified by such methods. In addition, the invention relates to methods for the in vitro diagnosis of Xeroderma pigmentosum and compounds useful in these methods.

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