MHC peptides and methods of use
AssigneeThomas Jefferson University
InventorsRenato L. Baserga, Mariana Resnicoff, Ziwei Huang
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Abstract
MHC or HLA Class I peptides and compositions thereof are provided for the specific induction of apoptosis of cancer cells in a patient. Methods of treating cancer cells in patients suffering from cancer employing the MHC or HLA Class I peptides of the invention. Also provided are methods of identifying MHC or HLA Class I peptides and variants thereof capable of killing cancerous cells in vivo in a patient suffering from cancer.
Claims10
A method of killing a cancer cell in a patient, comprising administering to said patient an amount of an MHC or HLA Class I peptide sufficient to kill said cancer cell.
A method of arresting the growth of a cancerous tumor in a patient, comprising administering to said patient an amount of an MHC or HLA Class I peptide sufficient to arrest the growth of said tumor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.