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Use of a compound with affinity for the mitochondrial benzodiazepine receptor in cancer therapy

US6319931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1999
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/47
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a combination product comprising at least one compound with affinity for the mitochondrial benzodiazepine receptor, and to at least one apoptosis-inducing agent for simultaneous or separate use or for use spread out over time, which is intended for the treatment of cancer. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the said compound and/or of the said combination product for the manufacture of a medicinal product intended to facilitate the induction of apoptosis.

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