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Process for antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy

US5660829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1995
Grant dateAug 26, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C311/51
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Prodrugs, of generic formula I, are disclosed for use in antibody directed enzyme prodrug therapy (ADEPT). The prodrugs are substrates for carboxypeptidase G2 (CPG2) and yield more active cytotoxic drugs than known products of CPG2 catalysed reactions.

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