Abstract: Ester derivatives of low molecular weight heparin are disclosed. These derivatives exhibit improved Anti-Xa activity in relation to global anticlotting activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 20, 1986
Date of Patent:
July 17, 1990
Assignee:
Hepar Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Kevin M. Foley, Charles C. Griffin, Eduardo Amaya
Abstract: A oligo-heteropolysaccharide is disclosed which is very active against thrombotic syndromes and is prepared starting from depolymerized heparin fractions wherein the active groups, more particularly the sulfuric groups have been reconstituted by reacting a heparin fraction with a mol wt from 2,000 to 5,000 with the sulfotrioxide of a nitrogeneous organic base such as pyridine and trimethylamine. The method of preparation is also disclosed.
Abstract: Regression of established malignant tumors in rats, mice and hamsters is achieved with a combination of the heparin fragment hexuronyl hexosaminoglycan sulfate (HHS) together with a steroid such as hydrocortisone. HHS is clinically useful for its antineoplastic, inhibiting effects in tumor systems in rats, mice and hamsters.