Stem cell growth, cancer treatment and brain tumor detection via transcription factor ATF5
* Involves regulating or modulating a single protein, ATF5.* ATF5 is present in many types of tumors; related treatments are widely applicable.* Monitoring ATF5 throughout cancer treatment gives timely feedback on treatment methods.Patent information:Patent Issued (US 8,158,420)
* Cancer diagnostic aid for tumor detection.* Follow tumor progression and evaluate treatment efficacy.* Track prognosis of tumor patients.* Cancer therapies using ATF5 to induce apoptosis in tumor cells.* Regulate differentiation and proliferation of stem cells or progenitor cells for various applications.* Produce neural cells for research and development in neural tissue using differentiated stem cells or progenitor cells.
Tech Ventures Reference: IR 1649Transcription factor ATF5, a protein involved in the growth and persistence of stem cells, progenitor cells, and tumor cells, is regulated to control the differentiation, progression, and survival of these ...
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