Identification of a human gyrovirus and applications
US9403880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2750/10022
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to HGyV, a human gyrovirus related to the chicken anemia virus (CAV). The present invention also relates to a new proteins encoded by HGyV, which proteins display some homology to CAV proteins. Among these new proteins, H-apoptin is of particular interest as it is herein found for the first time in a human virus and can be used for treating cancer. Also provided are methods for detecting the HGyV virus in a subject.
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