| 摘要 |
<p>CA-IX levels are predictive of the probability that a cancer patient will respond favorably to cancer therapy involving administration of a hypoxia-activated prodrug. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for treating cancer comprising the steps of measuring CA-IX levels in a sample isolated from the patient, and administering a hypoxia-activated prodrug only if the CA-IX level measured is equal to or greater than about 30 pg/mL (e.g. 28.8 pg/mL) CA-IX protein in a serum sample, as may be measured, for example or without limitation, using an ELISA. In one embodiment, a HAP is administered if the measured CA-IX level is equal to or greater than about 75 pg/mL (e.g. 77.1 pg/mL) protein in a serum sample. Thus, in one embodiment, the CA-IX level is measured based on the amount of CA-IX protein in a serum sample.</p> |
