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Method of using cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of neoplasia

US6469040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2001
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2021

Classification

  • 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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