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Use of a methylol-containing compound to treat tumors

US6964959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2000
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of inhibiting tumor growth in a mammal, by administering to the mammal composition containing methylol-containing compound. The composition is administered to directly contact a tumor cell at a dose sufficient to induce cell death by apoptosis.

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