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Hexokinase 1 isoform B for use as a prognosis marker and specific target against cancer

Grant US12578339B2 Kind: B2 Mar 17, 2026

Inventors

Yasemin Yozgat

Abstract

Disclosed is an isoform of hexokinase 1 (HK1), namely hexokinase 1b (HK1b), for use as a prognosis marker and as a specific target for use in treatment of cancer.

CPC Classifications

C12N 15/1137

Filing Date

2020-07-19

Application No.

17597743

Claims

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