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Method of inhibiting tumor cell dissemination with a metalloproteinase inhibitor

US5714465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1994
Grant dateFeb 3, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2840/44
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel metalloproteinase inhibitor, analogs thereof, polynucleotides encoding the same, and methods of production, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders caused by excessive amounts of metalloproteinase are also disclosed. In particular, a method for inhibiting tumor cell dissemination in a mammal comprising administering an effective amount of such metalloproteinase inhibitors is described.

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