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Water soluble paclitaxel prodrugs

US7384977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2006
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/606
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are water soluble compositions of paclitaxel and docetaxel formed by conjugating the paclitaxel or docetaxel to a water soluble polymer such as poly-glutamic acid, poly-aspartic acid or poly-lysine. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions for treatment of tumors, auto-immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Other embodiments include the coating of implantable stents for prevention of restenosis.

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