Pharmaceutical compositions comprising POH derivatives
US9580372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2601/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides for a derivative of monoterpene or sesquiterpene, such as a perillyl alcohol derivative. For example, the perillyl alcohol derivative may be a perillyl alcohol carbamate. The perillyl alcohol derivative may be perillyl alcohol conjugated with a therapeutic agent such as a chemotherapeutic agent. The present invention also provides for a method of treating a disease such as cancer, comprising the step of delivering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of a derivative of monoterpene (or sesquiterpene). The route of administration may vary, and can include, inhalation, intranasal, oral, transdermal, intravenous, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
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