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Infection and treatment of neoplasms with vesicular stomatitis virus

US8043612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2008
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2760/18151
  • 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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