Method of preparing and use of prodrugs of betulinic acid derivatives
US6569842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07J63/008
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition and method of preventing or inhibiting tumor growth and, more particularly, of treating a malignant tumor, using prodrugs of plant-derived compounds and derivatives is disclosed. In the method, a composition containing betulinic acid or a betulinic acid derivative is administered in a prodrug form to release betulinic acid or a betulinic acid derivative in vivo at the tumor site.
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