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Treatment of metastatic tumors

US8227439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2009
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/32
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods and methods for the treatment, inhibition and/or reduction, and detection of metastatic tumors. In some embodiments, the inventive methods include systemic (e.g., intravenous) administration of a chlorotoxin agent that may or may not be labeled. In some embodiments, the inventive methods allow treatment, inhibition and/or reduction, and detection of metastases in the brain. In some embodiments, neovascularization is inhibited and/or newly formed vessels are caused to regress.

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