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Pharmaceutical preparation and method of treatment of human malignancies with arginine deprivation

US7951366B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2003
Grant dateMay 31, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides an isolated and substantially purified recombinant human arginase having sufficiently high enzymatic activity and stability to maintain Adequate Arginine Depletion in a patient. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the modified invention enzyme and method for treatment of diseases using the pharmaceutical composition.

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