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Polyamines and analogs for protecting cells during cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy

US7045550B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y5/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Polyamine effectors are administered locally to provide protection against the adverse side-effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy, such as alopecia, mucositis and dermatitis. Pharmaceutical preparations comprising one or more polyamine effectors formulated for topical or local delivery to epithelial or mucosal cells are disclosed. Methods of administering the pharmaceutical preparations are also disclosed.

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