Treatment of cancer using benzoic acid derivatives
US8198328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/337
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of treating cancer using benzoic acid derivatives, alone or in combination with standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Also provided are methods of screening for benzoic derivatives based on their ability to inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase or to bind to and activate PXR/SXR xenobiotic receptors.
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