Methods for detecting and treating cancer
AssigneeThe University of British Columbia
InventorsDAVID HUNTSMAN, HELEN MERKENS, ARUNA SOMASIRI, KELLY M. MCNAGNY, CALVIN ROSKELLEY
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Abstract
Methods and kits for detecting cancer and monitoring cancer progression are described. The method involves analyzing a sample containing nucleic acids or proteins from a patient for decreased expression of endoglycan and/or increased expression of podocalyxin.
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A method of modulating cancer cell growth comprising administering an effective amount of an agent that modulates podocalyxin or endoglycan to a cell or animal in need thereof.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a podocalyxin or endoglycan modulator in admixture with a suitable diluent or carrier.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of an endoglycan modulator and a podocalyxin modulator in admixture with a suitable diluent or carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.