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Use of inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk)

US8999999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2013
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D487/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.

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