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Homing peptide for tumor vasculature

US8247378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Chinese University of Hong Kong · CN

Inventors

Chi Hin Cho · Hong Kong, CN
Zhi Li · Hong Kong, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 27, 2010
Grant date	Aug 21, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 29, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K38/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides for a 9 mer peptide (CTPSPFSHC SEQ ID NO:1) that selectively binds to the tumor vasculature supporting tumors of the alimentary canal. The homing peptide has both diagnostic and therapeutic uses.

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