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Nitrobenzindoles and their use in cancer therapy

US7718688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2005
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/65583
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to nitro-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzo[e]indoles and related analogues, to their preparation, and to their use as hypoxia-selective drugs and radiosensitizers for cancer therapy, both alone or in combination with radiation and/or other anticancer drugs.

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