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Ether lipid-containing pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic uses thereof

US5932242A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1996
Grant dateAug 3, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2016

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

Abstract

Pharmaceutical compositions are provided herein that contain, in addition to a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a lamellar lipid. The lipid is composed of an ether lipid and a lipid having a molecular shape that is complementary to the molecular shape of the glycerolipid. These compositions can be used therapeutically, for example, in the treatment of cancers and inflammatory conditions.

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