Methods of inhibiting tumor metastasis

• Main Authors: PULLEY, JILL M, LAVIERI, ROBERT R
• Format: Patent
• Language: Chinese; English
• Published: 01.07.2019
• Subjects: HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES; SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS ORMEDICINAL PREPARATIONS

Thromboxane A2 receptor antagonists, such as ifetroban, inhibit solid tumor metastasis. The formation of surface and microscopic lung metastases are inhibited. Thromboxane A2 receptor antagonists can inhibit the tumor metastasis process without affecting the growth or development of a primary tumor.