Abstract: We describe a method for the isolation of prostate stem cells, typically prostate stem cells which express CD 133 antigen; stem cells and cancer stem cells isolated by the method and their use.
Abstract: We disclose gene markers of stem cells, typically prostate stem cells, and in particular cancer stem cells, for example prostate cancer stem cells; therapeutic agents and diagnostic assays based on said stem cell genes; and including screening assays to identify therapeutic agents.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 19, 2006
Publication date:
January 8, 2009
Applicant:
Procure Therapeutics Limited
Inventors:
Anne Collins, Norman Maitland, Steven Bryce
Abstract: We describe a method for the isolation of prostate stem cells, typically prostate stem cells which express CD 133 antigen; stem cells and cancer stem cells isolated by the method and their use.
Abstract: The invention relates to a genetically engineered baculovirus wherein said virus is engineered to target therapeutic agents to cells, typically cancer cells, for example prostate cancer cells.