Activation of peptide prodrugs by hK2
US7906477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides novel peptide prodrugs that contain cleavage sites specifically cleaved by human kallikrein 2 (hK2). These prodrugs are useful for substantially inhibiting the non-specific toxicity of a variety of therapeutic drugs. Upon cleavage of the prodrug by hK2, the therapeutic drugs are activated and exert their toxicity. Methods for treating cell proliferative disorders are also featured in the invention.
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