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Cancer treatment by combination therapy

US7510830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2003
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for treating cancer, the methods including the step administering, either sequentially or simultaneously, (i) a compound of the xanthenone acetic acid group of compounds, and (ii) at least one compound selected from compounds which modulate TNF production and compounds which act on biochemical pathways leading to TNF synthesis. Compositions include a combination of (i) and (ii) above, together with acceptable pharmaceutical carriers and/or vehicles.

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