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Therapeutic pro-apoptotic BH3-like molecules and methods for generating and/or selecting the same

US8686110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2028

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

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to therapeutic molecules which are useful for modulating apoptosis in a target cell or cell population. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic agents which inhibit pro-survival molecules and which are capable of inducing or facilitating apoptosis of a target cell or cell population such as cancer cells. The present invention further provides methods for generating or selecting the therapeutic molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the therapeutic molecules.

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