Microorganisms for therapy
US8784836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2710/24161
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Therapeutic methods and vaccinia virus therefor are provided. The viruses are designed so that they accumulate in immunoprivileged tissues and cells, such as in tumors and other proliferating tissue and in inflamed tissues, compared to other tissues, cells and organs, so that they exhibit relatively low toxicity to host organisms. Combinations of the viruses and anti-cancer agents and uses thereof for treating cancer also are provided.
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