Hydrophobic taxane derivatives
US6291690A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07F9/65512
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a taxane derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein a hydrophobic organic moiety is attached to a taxane. R and R.sup.1 is each indepently H or a hydrophobic organic moiety, as long as at least one of R and R.sup.1 is not H. Attachment of a hydrophobic organic moiety to the taxane so as to obtain a taxane derivative generally stabilizes the association of the derivative with a lipid, including a liposomal lipid, carrier in the plasma of animals to which the derivative-carrier association is administered. Also provided herein is a composition containing the taxane derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable medium; desirably, the medium also contains a lipid carrier, and the derivative is associated with the carrier. Further provided herein is a method of administering taxane derivatives to animals, for example, animals afflicted with cancers.
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