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Method and a pharmaceutical composition for the inhibition of angiogenesis

US5135919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1988
Grant dateAug 4, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/802
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fumagillin and its salts have an angiogenesis inhibiting activity and are useful for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases induced by abnormally stimulated neovascularization. The invention also provides certain pharmaceutical compositions comprising fumagillin or its salt, and an agent which potentiates angiogenesis inhibition such as heparin and sulfated cyclodextrins such as beta-cyclodextrin tetradecasulfate.

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