Use of novel agents inducing cell death in synergy with...

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Lymphokine – Interferon

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C424S620000, C424S621000, C424S624000, C514S002600, C514S021800

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09744605

ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns the use of novel agents including cell death, and in particular, an agent for overexpression of the PML protein on nuclear bodies, combined with interferons, to induce the death of undesirable cells and simulate an immune reaction.

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