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Herpes simplex virus-1 Glycoprotein C mutants for treating unwanted hyperproliferative cell growth

US6723316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2710/16661
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, kits, and methods of use thereof, comprising, a mutant human herpes simplex virus, which is cytopathic to susceptible target cells, such as neoplastic cells. Preferably, the virus does not produce a functionally active wild-type gC polypeptide coded for the UL44 gene.

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