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Treatment of cancer using benzoic acid derivatives

US9018259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2012
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • 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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