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Tumor-specific vector for gene therapy

US7351697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Jan-Heinerr Kupper · Tübingen, DE
Ralph Meyer · Bad Windsheim, DE
Mirella Meyer-Ficca · Kelheim, DE
Reinhard Kandolf · Hechingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 21, 2005
Grant date	Apr 1, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2025

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N2830/008
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a vector for the gene therapeutic treatment of tumors, especially in connection with radiotherapy. Said vector is provided with a therapeutic gene in the DNA sequence thereof. The gene is controlled by the promoter for the catalytic subunit of the telomerase or by the promoter for cyclin A.

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