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Predictive biomarkers in cancer therapy

US7794960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2005
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/57415
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The use of various biomarkers to assess a subject's suitability for treatment with a EGFR/ErbB2 kinase inhibitor for a solid tumor are described. The biomarkers include TGFalpha, pS6, IGF-1R and levels of apoptosis occurring in tumor tissue.

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