Treatment for glioblastoma
US10485768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes a composition and method for treating a glioblastoma in a human or animal subject comprising the steps of: identifying the human or animal subject in need of treatment of a glioblastoma, wherein the human or animal is no longer responsive to at least one of chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation therapy; and administering to the human or animal subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: an amount of a curcumin or curcuminoids in one or more liposomes, or curcumin or curcuminoids and empty liposomes and administered prior to, concomitantly, or after administration of the curcumin or curcuminoids, that is effective for treating the glioblastoma, wherein the liposomal curcumin or curcuminoids, or empty liposomes, eliminate the QT prolongation caused by the curcumin or curcuminoids; and at least one chemotherapeutic agent that is synergistic with curcumin to treat the glioblastoma.
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