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Doxorubicin adjuvants to reduce toxicity and methods for using the same

US8227517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2009
Grant dateJul 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/7034
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for using doxorubicin active agents in which reduced host toxicity is observed. Aspects of the methods including administering to a subject an effective amount of a doxorubicin active agent in conjunction with a doxorubicin toxicity-reducing adjuvant, e.g., a nitrone compound, or a nitrone compound in combination with a bisdioxopiperazine compound. Also provided are compositions for use in practicing the subject methods. The methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including in the treatment of a variety of different disease conditions.

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