USE OF TM-601 FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TUMORS

摘要

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the - treatment and diagnosis of neuroectodermally-derived tumors, such as gliomas. The inventive methods of treatment generally include local (e.g., intracavitary) administration of a chloroxotoxin moiety conjugated to a cytotoxic moiety to a patient. Also provided are diagnostic methods for screening neoplastic neuroectodermal tumors.