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Method of treating androgen independent prostate cancer

US9040574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2012
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2004
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method treating prostate cancer. The method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof at least one compound selected from N-methyl-Δ3,3′-dihydroindole-2,2′ diketone; N-1-(β-D-O-triacetyl-xylopranosyl)-Δ3,3′-dihydroindole-2,2′ diketone; and N-1-(β-D-O-triacetyl-xylopranosyl)-N′-methyl-Δ3,3′-dihydroindole-2,2′ diketone. Preferably the compound is in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth, invasion, and/or metastasis of prostate cancer cells.

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