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Method for identification of sensitivity of a patient to telomerase inhibition therapy

US8877723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2009
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods for determining the susceptibility of cancer patients to developing adverse reactions if treated with a telomerase inhibitor drug by measurement of telomere length in appropriate cells of the patient prior to initiation of the telomerase inhibitor treatment.

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