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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 15, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2007
Applicants:
Thomas John, Heidelberg, AU;
Suzanne Svobodova, Heidelberg, AU;
Jonathan Cebon, Heidelberg, AU;
Otavia L. Caballero, New York, NY (US);
Marilyn Monk, London, GB;
Inventors:
Thomas John, Heidelberg, AU;
Suzanne Svobodova, Heidelberg, AU;
Jonathan Cebon, Heidelberg, AU;
Otavia L. Caballero, New York, NY (US);
Marilyn Monk, London, GB;
Assignees:
UCL Business plc, London, GB;
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, New York, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/574 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to the discovery of known molecule 'DPPA-2' and a so-called 'cancer-testis antigen.' DPPA-2 is also a possible cancer stem cell marker. One can determine presence of cancer by assaying for the molecule, and also prevent or treat cancer via administration of the molecule.