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Liposome encapsulated toxol and a method of using the same

US5648090A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Liposomal-encapsulated taxol or an antineoplastic derivative thereof or a mixture thereof is provided which is used to effect a therapeutically enhanced method of treating cancer, and which may be used advantageously in combination with hyperthermia. The liposomes confer enhanced stability and solubility to taxol or derivatives thereof.

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