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Antitumor agents

US7943568B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds and methods useful for the treatment of cancer in subjects in need of such treatment. The compounds are metabolites of the compound FK228 which have been identified as possessing HDAC inhibitory activity and anticancer properties. Further provided are compounds and methods for inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. Further provided are compounds and methods for inhibiting HDAC in cancer cells.

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