US9846160B2

Ganglioside GD2 as a marker and target on cancer stem cells

University of Texas System

Abstract

Methods for determining the presence of cancer stem cells by detecting GD2 expression. Also provided are methods for reducing proliferation of cancer stem cells by contacting the cells with a GD2 targeting agent, such as an anti-GD2 antibody or a GD3 synthase inhibitor. GD3 synthase inhibitor …

University: University of Texas System
Assignee: Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas Systems
Inventor: Venkata Battula
Priority date: February 27, 2012
Filing date: February 27, 2013
Grant date: December 19, 2017
Publication date: December 19, 2017
Language: en
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