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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 15, 1999
Erwin Schultz, Brussels, BE;
Pascal Chaux, Brussels, BE;
Jacques van Snick, Brussels, BE;
Bernard Lethe, Brussels, BE;
Thierry Boon-Fallaur, Brussels, BE;
Pierre van der Bruggan, Brussels, BE;
Vincent Stroobant, Brussels, BE;
Kris Thielemans, Brussels, BE;
Jurgen Corthals, Brussels, BE;
Carlo Heirman, Brussels, BE;
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
The invention describes HLA class II binding peptides encoded by the MAGE-A3 tumor associated gene, as well as nucleic acids encoding such peptides and antibodies relating thereto. The peptides stimulate the activity and proliferation of CD4 T lymphocytes. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of the MAGE-A3 gene.