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Rodent HER2 tumor model

US6632979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2001
Grant dateOct 14, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K2267/0331
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns HER2-transgenic non-human mammals, animal models for screening drug candidates for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with the overexpression of HER2. In particular, the invention concerns animal models designed to test drug candidates for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing cancers, including breast cancer, that are not responding or poorly responding to current treatments.

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