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Compositions and methods for enhancing hyperthermia therapy

US11433105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2021
Grant dateSep 6, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K41/0052
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for decreasing proliferation of cancer cells comprises the steps of administering a sensitizer. Sensitizers can include selenium, fish oil, and a combination of selenium and fish oil to a cancer cell. The method contemplates that the selenium and fish oil are administered in an amount effective to respectively increase the sensitivity of the cancer cells, and the administration of the combination of selenium and fish oil are administered in an amount effective to synergistically increase the sensitivity of the cancer cells more than the selenium or the fish oil alone. The method additionally exposes cancer cells to temperatures in excess of 37° C.

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