USE OF METHYLNALTREXONE TO ATTENUATE TUMOR PROGRESSION

Presented herein are methods for preventing or treating tumor growth, tumor metastasis and/or abnormal proliferation of tumor cells in a subject, wherein the methods involve administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising methylnaltrexone. Also presented herein are methods for inhibiting o...

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Main Authors Moss, Jonathan, Johnson, Lorin K
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.06.2023
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:Presented herein are methods for preventing or treating tumor growth, tumor metastasis and/or abnormal proliferation of tumor cells in a subject, wherein the methods involve administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising methylnaltrexone. Also presented herein are methods for inhibiting or slowing the growth of a tumor in a subject, wherein the methods include selecting a subject who is a suitable candidate for treatment with methylnaltrexone, and administering a composition comprising methylnaltrexone to the subject.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202217947715