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IL-18/IGIF chemotherapeutic compositions

US6582689B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2000
Grant dateJun 24, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to compositions comprising potentiators, such as IL-18, also known as interferon-&ggr;-inducing factor (IGIF), in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, processes for making such compositions, the use of such compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, and the use of such compositions to inhibit the growth of tumors or cancerous cells in mammals.

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