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P450/acetaminophen genetically directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT)

US7091040B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1999
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention hereindescribed relates to a form of cancer therapy which exploits the cytotoxic properties of acetaminophen when converted to NABQI by the metabolic activity of tumour cell specific P450; vectors for use in the delivery of P450 to tumour cells; and therapeutic compositions comprising said vectors.

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