Bis-platinum (IV) complexes as chemotherapeutic agents

US5409915A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• University of Vermont and State Agricultural College · US

Inventors

• Nicholas Farrell · Winooski, US
• Silvano Spinelli · Milano, IT
• Mariella Valsecchi · Monza, IT
• Ernesto Menta · Parma, IT

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 14, 1993
• Grant date: Apr 25, 1995
• Expiry date: Sep 14, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07F15/0093
• WIPO field: Organic fine chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Novel bis(platinum) (IV) complexes coupled via diamine bridging agents are taught as well as methods for their preparation. These complexes are to be used as pharmaceutical agents, e.g., for the treatment of cancer and parasitic diseases.