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Peptides that home to tumor lymphatic vasculature and methods of using same

US7192921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2002
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2022

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

Abstract

The present invention provides a conjugate containing a moiety linked to a homing molecule that selectively homes to tumor lymphatic vasculature. The invention also provides a method of directing a moiety to tumor lymphatic vasculature in a subject by administering to the subject a conjugate containing a moiety linked to a homing molecule that selectively homes to tumor lymphatic vasculature.

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