Oxidized carotenoid fractions and ketoaldehyde useful as cell-differentiation inducers, cytostatic agents, and anti-tumor agents
US7132458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K5/06139
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention features fractionated oxidized carotenoid or retinoid mixtures, and individual components thereof, which are useful as cell-differentiation-inducing, anti-proliferative, anti-metastatic and anti-tumor agents. The mixtures and compounds of the invention can be used alone or in combination with other anticancer agents for the treatment of cancer.
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