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Methods and compositions for inhibition of angiogenesis

US6114355A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/535
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention comprises a group of compounds that effectively inhibit angiogenesis. More specifically, thalidomide and various related compounds such as thalidomide precursors, analogs, metabolites and hydrolysis products have been shown to inhibit angiogenesis. Importantly, these compounds can be administered orally.

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