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Method for treating myeloma utilizing an expression enhancer for HM1.24 antigen

US8287863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2006
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/505
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enhancer of expression, in the myeloma cell, of HM1.24 antigen, said enhancer comprising interferon-α or interferon-γ, or IRF-2 protein as an active ingredient. Interferon-α or interferon-γ is expected to enhance the expression of HM1.24 antigen by activating the promoter of a gene encoding HM1.24 antigen.

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