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Treatment of cancer with phlorizin and its derivatives

US4840939A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1987
Grant dateJun 20, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H17/07
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Malignant, neoplastic cells are treated by inhibiting glucose transport into the cell by administering phlorizin, phloretin or its analogs while concurrently administering adjunct therapy such as heat, radiation or chemotherapy. In this manner, the cells are prevented from growing or repairing the damage caused by the adjunct therapy, which can be administered in dosages that would otherwise be non-lethal if used alone.

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