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Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting tumor cell growth

US7635708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2002
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2026

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

Abstract

The present invention is based on the finding that activation of PPARγ plays a key role in inducing growth arrest and differentiation of certain actively proliferating cells. We show that administration of PPARγ agonists, such as thiazolidinedione ligands (TZDs), is effective both in vitro and in vivo at inhibiting the proliferation of such cells.

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