Liposome composition and method for administration of a radiosensitizer
US6818227B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K41/0038
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for administering a radiosensitizer to a tumor site in a subject is described. The method includes preparing liposomes composed of a vesicle-forming lipid and a lipid-derivatized radiosensitizer. In one embodiment, the radiosensitizer is dipalmitoyl-5-iodo-2′-deoxyuridine. A method for preparing the liposome composition including the lipid-derivatized radiosensitizer is also disclosed.
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