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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 07, 1995
Markku Jalkanen, FIN-20760 Piispanristi, FI;
Leena Alanen-Kurki, Fin-20500 Turku, FI;
Petri Auvinen, 69126 Heidelberg, DE;
Panu Jaakkola, FIN 20500 Turku, FI;
Sirpa Leppa, Fin 20660 Littoinen, FI;
Markku Mali, FIN-24280 Salo, FI;
Tapani Vihinen, FIN 20700, FI;
Anni Warri, 21420 Lieto, FI;
Other;
Abstract
Methods are provided for altering levels of syndecan within a cell. The methods include enhancing syndecan expression via administration of growth factors, preventing suppression of syndecan expression via administration of anti-steroid agents, and altering syndecan biochemistry within the cell. The methods are used to induce or maintain cellular differentiation, and to decrease the growth of malignant cells. Application of the methods to the treatment of patients, including humans, is provided.