Method of inhibiting angiogenesis of tumors
US5192744A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of inhibiting angiogenesis and preparations for use therein are disclosed. The preparations comprise human thrombospondin in trimer or monomer form or a fragment thereof capable of inhibiting vascularization. The method and preparations are especially applicable to the treatment of solid tumors including skin cancers for controlling tumor neovascularization and thereby arresting tumor enlargement.
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