Sir2α-based therapeutic and prophylactic methods
US7241743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides methods for treating and for inhibiting the onset of cancer in a subject comprising administering an agent that inhibits the ability of Sir2α to inhibit p53-dependent apoptosis. This invention also provides a related method for inducing the death of a cell. This invention further provides a method for decreasing the amount of damage to a subject's cells caused by physical stress comprising administering agent that increases the amount of Sir2α in the subject's cells and/or the ability of Sir2α to inhibit p53-dependent apoptosis in the subject's cells. This invention further provides related methods for prolonging the life-span of a subject, decreasing the amount of damage to a cell caused by physical stress, and prolonging the life-span of a cell. Finally, this invention provides two articles of manufacture for performing the instant methods.
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