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Prostate-specific membrane antigen and uses thereof

US7399461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2003
Grant dateJul 15, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/342
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a method of administering methotrexate triglutamate (MTXglu3), an inhibitor of the neurocarboxypeptidase activity of prostate specific membrane antigen, to a subject so as to inhibit release of glutamate by N-acetylaspartylglutamic acid (NAAG) hydrolysis in the subject.

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