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NK-1 receptor antagonists for the treatment of cancer

US5990125A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1997
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/4458
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of certain NK-1 receptor antagonists (e.g., substance P receptor antagonists) to treat cancer patients, particularly cancer patients afflicted with a small cell lung carcinoma, APUDoma, astrocytoma, neuroendocrine tumor or extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma.

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