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Method using 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione for treatment of certain leukemias

US7393862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2005
Grant dateJul 1, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/24
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of treating, preventing or managing leukemias are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound of the invention known as Revlimid® or lenalidomide. The invention further relates to methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods of the invention are also disclosed.

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