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Biologically active analogs of discodermolide

US6495594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2001
Grant dateDec 17, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07B2200/07
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The subject invention provides novel compositions of biologically active discodermolide compounds which can advantageously be used for immunomodulation and/or treating cancer. The compounds of the subject invention have utility for use in the treatment of cancer, as tubulin polymerizers and as microtubule stabilization agents. The present invention also pertains to the identification of regions of the discodermolide molecule which are responsible for certain aspects of the bioactivity of discodermolide compounds.

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