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Methods for the effective treatment of metastatic cancer

US11744842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2018
Grant dateSep 5, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of metastatic cancer. Methods of treating metastatic cancer by administration of a set of drugs overcome multiple mechanisms of melphalan resistance and hypersensitize cancer cells to melphalan are described. The methods involve the administration of drug(s) that induce oxidative stress in cancer cells, in conjunction with melphalan on a defined schedule.

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