Treatment of metastatic tumors
US9023595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2032 |
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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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