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Vitamin K for prevention and treatment of skin rash secondary to anti-EGFR therapy

US7745494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2006
Grant dateJun 29, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2026

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

Abstract

The invention provides methods and compositions for treating and preventing a skin rash secondary to anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy, where the method comprises applying a vitamin K analog or a phosphatase inhibitor to the skin.

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