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Method for inhibiting the proliferation of tumor cells

US4898861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1988
Grant dateFeb 6, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/55
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of inhibiting the proliferation of tumor cells is disclosed which comprises the treatment of such tumor cells with a benzodiazepine having a selective affinity to bind peripheral binding sites on the tumor cell in order to induce non-proliferation of said tumor cells.

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