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Methods and compositions for inhibition of angiogenesis with EM-138

US6469045B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2000
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention comprises a group of compounds that effectively inhibit angiogenesis. More specifically, thalidomide and various related compounds such as thalidomide precursors, analogs, metabolites and hydrolysis products have been shown to inhibit angiogenesis and to treat disease states resulting from angiogenesis. Importantly, these compounds can be administered orally.

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