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Pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of cancers

US5854231A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1996
Grant dateDec 29, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is a pharmaceutical composition that inhibits the growth of cancers and tumors in mammals, particularly in human and warm blooded animals. The composition contains N-phosphonoglycine derivatives which are systemic herbicides in combination with chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of cancers and tumors. N-phosphonoglycine derivatives can be used to treat viral infections, particularly herpes infections. Optionally potentiators can be included.

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