Companion diagnostic for anti-hyaluronan agent therapy and methods of use thereof
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1. A nucleic acid molecule encoding a TSG-6 multimer, wherein:
- the nucleic acid molecule encodes a fusion polypeptide containing a TSG-6 link module linked directly or indirectly via a linker to a multimerization domain; and
the multimerization domain is a polypeptide that interacts with itself to form a stable protein-protein interaction, whereby the encoded protein forms a multimer containing at least two TSG-6 link modules.
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Abstract
Methods and diagnostic agents for identification of subjects for cancer treatment with an anti-hyaluronan agent, such as a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme, are provided. Diagnostic agents for the detection and quantification of hyaluronan in a biological sample and monitoring cancer treatment with an anti-hyaluronan agent, for example a hyaluronan-degrading enzyme, are provided. Combinations and kits for use in practicing the methods also are provided.
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1. A nucleic acid molecule encoding a TSG-6 multimer, wherein:
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the nucleic acid molecule encodes a fusion polypeptide containing a TSG-6 link module linked directly or indirectly via a linker to a multimerization domain; and the multimerization domain is a polypeptide that interacts with itself to form a stable protein-protein interaction, whereby the encoded protein forms a multimer containing at least two TSG-6 link modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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