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Compounds and methods for the treatment of neoplastic disease

US6803369B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2001
Grant dateOct 12, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/497
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of modulating the activity of a aberrant cell topoisomerase enzyme involving contacting the enzyme with a compound that inhibits enzyme-mediated cleavage of a polynucleotide substrate with which the enzyme is in complex. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds may be used to treat neoplasias or to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. Screening methods can be employed to identify other compounds for these uses.

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