Use of inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk)
US8999999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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