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Synthesis of glycoconjugates of the globo-H epitope and uses thereof

US6544952B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1998
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K16/44
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of synthesizing a compound having the structure: as well as other related glycoconjugates useful as vaccines for inducing antibodies to epithelial cancer cells in an adjuvant therapy therefore, and in a method for preventing recurrence of epithelial cancer. The present invention also provides a vaccine comprising an amount of the compound described above effective to prevent the recurrence of cancer in a subject.

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