Treatments for cancer
US8728468B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/475
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods for reducing tumor survival, expansion, and metastasis. In particular, the invention provides methods for reducing melanoma tumor survival, expansion, and metastasis. The invention also provides agents for use in the methods, particularly agents that reduce the level or activity of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF).
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