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Compositions and methods for treating and diagnosing cancer

US7723112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/971
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, treating and diagnosing cancer. In particular, the present invention provides a cancer stem cell profile, as well as novel stem cell cancer markers useful for the diagnosis, characterization, prognosis and treatment of cancer and in particular the targeting of solid tumor stem cells.

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