Extracellular matrix compositions for the treatment of cancer
US8852637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N5/0693
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or proliferation by contacting the cancer cell with an extracellular matrix (ECM) composition. Also provided are methods of delivering a chemotherapeutic agent to a cancer cell by contacting a cancer cell with an extracellular matrix composition containing a chemotherapeutic agent. Also provided are compositions containing ECM and a chemotherapeutic agent.
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