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Methods and compositions for inhibition of angiogenesis by thalidomide

US6235756A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 1997
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2017

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