Method for limiting the growth of cancer cells using an attenuated measles virus
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorsStephen James Russell, Adele Fielding, Kah-Whye Peng, Deanna Grote
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Abstract
A method for treating cancer cells is provided comprising directly or systemically administering a therapeutically effective dose of an attenuated measles virus. In one embodiment, the therapeutically effective dose is from about 103 pfus to about 1012 pfus and is delivered by direct injection into a group of cancer cells or via intravenous injection.
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A method for reducing the number of viable cancer cells in a mammal having viable cancer cells therein, comprising administering attenuated measles virus to said mammal under conditions wherein the number of viable cancer cells in said mammal is reduced.
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