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Bioactive derivatives of camptothecin

US6376617B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/65
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Water soluble polymeric conjugates of camptothecin consist essentially of N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacryloylamide units linked via a spacer group to a residue of a camptothecin such as irinotecan or its non-soluble metabolite, 7-ethyl-10-hydroxy-camptothecin. The conjugates possess enhance antitumor activity and decreased toxicity with respect to the free drug. A process for their preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described.

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