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Telomerase inhibitors and methods of their use

US6518268B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2000
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D513/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Thiazolidinedione compounds, compositions, and methods of inhibiting telomerase activity in vitro and treatment of telomerase mediated conditions or diseases ex vivo and in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of conditions or diseases mediated by telomerase activity, such as in the treatment of cancer. Also disclosed are novel methods for assaying or screening for inhibitors of telomerase activity.

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