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Methods for treating malaria and other diseases

US5604258A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1994
Grant dateFeb 18, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for treating melanoma or a disease caused by bacteria, fungi, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Rickettsia or Plasmodium falciparum are disclosed wherein a fatty acid having a carbon length up to 30 carbon atoms and two or more double and/or triple bonds, derivatives or oxidation products thereof is administered.

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