Compositions and methods for detecting cancer and for inhibiting metastasis
US7641902B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/505
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting cancer (e.g., prostate cancer) and for inhibiting metastasis (e.g., associated with prostate cancer). In particular, the present invention provides methods of detecting vimentin expression and secretion and for characterizing cancer (e.g., prostate cancer). In addition, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting metastasis (e.g., of prostate cancer) via altering (e.g., inhibiting) vimentin expression and/or activity.
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