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Polynucleotides and methods for inhibiting cancer cells

US9885044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2016
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/32
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods of inhibiting or reducing the growth of cancer cells in a subject, by administering a therapeutic effective amount of Puf-A inhibitor, whereby the symptoms and signs of cancer in the subject are reduced. Also provided are polynucleotides and vectors encoding the shRNAs which target Puf-A expression, which are useful for the treatment of cancer.

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