Cancer selective auxotrophs
US8822194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Bacteria that are auxotrophic for at least two amino acids found in at least one tumor are effective anti tumor treatments, labeling agents, and vaccines against infection. Improved antitumor effects can also be provided such strains by passage through an appropriate tumor model.
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