Biologically active analogs of discodermolide
US6495594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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