PRE-SELECTION OF SUBJECTS FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT WITH AN HSP90 INHIBITOR BASED ON HYPOXIC STATUS

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14515088

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The present invention provides methods for the pre-selection of a subject for therapeutic treatment with an Hsp90 inhibitor based on modulated levels of hypoxia in cancerous cells in the subject. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods for the pre-selection of a subject for therapeutic treatment with an Hsp90 inhibitor based on modulated levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in a cell, e.g., a cancerous cell. The invention also provides methods for treating cancer in a subject by administering an effective amount of an Hsp90 inhibitor to the subject, wherein the subject has been selected based on a modulated level of hypoxia. The invention further provides kits to practice the methods of the invention.

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SYNTA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP45 HARTWELL AVENUE LEXINGTON MA 02421

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Vukovic, Vojo Winchester, US 13 69
Yalcin, Ilker Boston, US 2 3

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