Interferon alpha sequential regimen for treating cancers
US8329160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of treating cancers, especially those showing resistance to classical anti-pro liferative chemotherapy drugs. Further, the invention provides a specific interferon alpha sequential regimen for treating cancers, especially those showing resistance to classical anti-proliferative chemotherapy drugs such as stem cell driven cancers. More specifically, the invention relates to a use of IFN alpha for the preparation of a pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of cancers wherein the pharmaceutical formulation is to be administered following a sequential administration pattern i.e. an induction period wherein a therapeutically effective amount of IFN alpha is administered, a period during which no IFN alpha is administrated and a chemotherapy period wherein a therapeutically effective amount of a chemotherapeutic agent is administered.
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