Method of using cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of neoplasia
US6469040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/415
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to the use of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors or derivatives thereof in preventing and treating neoplasia. In particular, the invention describes the method of preventing and treating epithelial cell neoplasia in a subject, said method comprising treating the subject with a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of Formula I. wherein A, R2 and R3 are as described in the specification.
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