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Colorectal chemoprotective composition and method of preventing colorectal cancer

US5955504A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1995
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2015

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

Abstract

A composition for use in preventing colorectal cancer and other neoplastic diseases includes an enantiomerically stable R-NSAID or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to elicit a chemoprotective effect. The composition is substantially free of the S-enantiomer of the R-NSAID. Therapeutic use of the composition is accompanied by reduced adverse side effects.

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