Use of VDAS to enhance immunomodulating therapies against tumors
US11419934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K2317/76
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for producing an anti-tumor effect in a subject suffering from a cancer or a tumor are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the patient a Vascular Disrupting Agent (VDA) that a combretastatin agent and one or more antibodies selected from the group consisting of: a CTLA-4 antibody, a PD-1 antibody, a PD-L1 antibody, and a PD-L2 antibody in amounts effective therefor. Examples of combretastatin include CA1P, CA4P, and their corresponding salts and prodrugs. The combination of the VDA and one or more of the antibodies produced a synergistic anti-tumor effect.
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