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Highly lipophilic camptothecin derivatives

US5910491A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1997
Grant dateJun 8, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel compounds, formulations and methods of treating patients with cancer are provided for in this invention. The compounds are derivatives of camptothecin, and specifically relate to compounds having novel substitutions at the C-7 position of the camptothecin scaffold B-ring. The formula I compounds are highly lipophilic, lactone stable, do not require metabolic activation, and are potent antineoplastic compounds.

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