Diterpenoid compounds, compositions thereof and their use as anti-cancer or anti-fungal agents
US7217844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2603/26
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to Diterpenoid Compounds, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Diterpenoid Compound, and methods useful for treating or preventing cancer or a neoplastic disorder comprising administering an effective amount of a Diterpenoid Compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell, or for inducing apoptosis in a cancer or neoplastic cell. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are further useful for treating or preventing a fungal infection. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for inhibiting the growth of a fungus.
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