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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 18, 2008
Michael S. Roberts, Walkersville, MD (US);
Robert M. Lorence, Bethesda, MD (US);
William S. Groene, New Market, MD (US);
Harvey Rabin, Rockville, MD (US);
Reid W. Von Borstel, Potomac, MD (US);
Michael S. Roberts, Walkersville, MD (US);
Robert M. Lorence, Bethesda, MD (US);
William S. Groene, New Market, MD (US);
Harvey Rabin, Rockville, MD (US);
Reid W. von Borstel, Potomac, MD (US);
Wellstat Biologics Corporation, Gaithersburg, MD (US);
Abstract
The subject invention relates to viruses that are able to replicate and thereby kill neoplastic cells with a deficiency in the IFN-mediated antiviral response, and their use in treating neoplastic disease including cancer and large tumors. RNA and DNA viruses are useful in this regard. The invention also relates to methods for the selection, design, purification and use of such viruses for cancer therapy.