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Treatment of neoplasms with viruses

US7470426B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2000
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/36032
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention relates to viruses that are able to replicate and thereby kill neoplastic cells with a deficiency in the IFN-mediated antiviral response, and their use in treating neoplastic disease including cancer and large tumors. RNA and DNA viruses are useful in this regard. The invention also relates to methods for the selection, design, purification and use of such viruses for cancer therapy.

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