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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2008
Dennis E. Hallahan, Nashville, TN (US);
Christopher D. Willey, Birmingham, AL (US);
Dennis E. Hallahan, Nashville, TN (US);
Christopher D. Willey, Birmingham, AL (US);
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (US);
Abstract
Provided are methods for modulating the proliferation of cells and tissues. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of a modulator of a biological activity of a bone marrow X kinase (Bmx) gene product. Also provided are methods for increasing the radiosensitivity of a target cell or tissue, methods for suppressing tumor growth, methods for inhibiting tumor blood vessel growth, and compositions that include modulators of a biological activity of a bone marrow X kinase (Bmx) gene product.