Anticancer and antiprotozoal dihydroartemisinene and dihydroartemisitene dimers with desirable chemical functionalities
US7842720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention comprises compositions containing dihydroartemisinin- and dihydroartemisitene-dimers with activity as anticancer or anticancer metastasis agents and anti-protozal, including anti-malarial and anti-leishmanial properties. This invention also describes methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of use of such compositions for the treatment of cancer or prevention of cancer metastasis, and protozoal infections, including malaria, or leishmaniasis. The compounds of this invention represent a potential new class of anti-tumor or anti-metastasis agents, one that has shown promising activity against solid tumors.
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