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Last Updated: April 26, 2024

Claims for Patent: 9,266,957


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Summary for Patent: 9,266,957
Title:Methods and materials for treating renal cell carcinoma and glioblastoma multiforme
Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to treating renal cell carcinoma. For example, methods and materials for assessing a cancer patient (e.g., a renal cell carcinoma patient) for tumor or peritumoral tissue containing CD14.sup.+ cells and proceeding with a cancer treatment option (e.g., a renal cell carcinoma treatment option) based on the presence, absence, or level of CD14.sup.+ cells present within the tumor or peritumoral tissue are provided.
Inventor(s): Dietz; Allan B. (Chatfield, MN)
Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (Rochester, MN)
Application Number:13/509,089
Patent Claims:1. A method for treating a human having renal cell carcinoma, wherein said method comprises: (a) determining that tumor or peritumoral tissue from said human having renal cell carcinoma contains greater than 15 percent of CD14.sup.+ cells, and (b) administering Sunitinib, Sorafenib, Bevacizumab, Temsirolimus, or Everolimus to said human having renal cell carcinoma.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said renal cell carcinoma is clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

3. A method for treating a human having glioblastoma multiforme, wherein said method comprises: (a) determining that tumor or peritumoral tissue from said human having glioblastoma multiforme does not contain greater than 10 percent of CD14.sup.+ cells, and (b) administering temozolomide to said human having glioblastoma multiforme.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein said method comprises surgically removing said tumor from said human.

5. The method of claim 3, wherein said method comprises administering radiotherapy to said human.

6. The method of claim 3, wherein said method comprises surgically removing said tumor from said human and administering radiotherapy to said human.

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