ANTI-NEOPLASTIC USES OF ARTEMIN ANTAGONISTS

摘要

The invention relates to methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of breast cancer using one or more antagonists of artemin function, such as anti-artemin polynucleotides or anti-artemin antibodies and antibody fragments, and uses of these antagonists. In particular, the invention relates to the resensitisation of therapy-resistance breast cancer cells to anti-cancer therapies by antagonism of artemin functionality.

主权项

1. A method of reversing, wholly or in part, the resistance of a breast cancer-burdened patient to a cancer therapeutic, the method comprising the step of inhibiting artemin functionality in said patient.