Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of breast cancer
US6680197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, particularly breast cancer, are disclosed. Illustrative compositions comprise one or more breast tumor polypeptides, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such polypeptides, antigen presenting cell that expresses such polypeptides, and T cells that are specific for cells expressing such polypeptides. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases, particularly breast cancer.
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