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Dinuclear copper-based compound and ligand for nucleic acid scission and anticancer treatment

US7390832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2002
Grant dateJun 24, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H21/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is related to a novel method for oxidizing or splitting nucleic acids at specific points on a complementary nucleic acid segment using a dinuclear copper-based compound of Formula I. Additionally, the present invention is related to a novel treatment of cancer, tumors, and cancer cells using a dinuclear copper-based compound of formula I or a naked ligand of Formula II.

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