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Metalloporphyrins and their uses as imageable tumor-targeting agents for radiation therapy

US6566517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D487/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention covers halogenated derivatives of boronated porphyrins containing multiple carborane cages having the formula which selectively accumulate in neoplastic tissue within the irradiation volume and thus can be used in cancer therapies including, but not limited to, boron neutron- capture therapy and photodynamic therapy. The present invention also covers methods for using these halogenated derivatives of boronated porphyrins in tumor imaging and cancer treatment.

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