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Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of breast cancer

US6958361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2002
Grant dateOct 25, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2022

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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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