Abstract: Phosphoramidate alkylator prodrugs can be used to treat cancer when administered alone or in combination with one or more anti-neoplastic agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 29, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 23, 2011
Assignee:
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Matteucci, Jian-Xin Duan, Hailong Jiao, Jacob Kaizerman
Abstract: The level of one or more glucose transporters in a sample containing cancer cells is measured and compared to a reference value to determine whether the cancer is susceptible to treatment with an anti-cancer agent comprising glucose or glucose analog that is transported into the cancer by a glucose transporter.
Abstract: Novel tubulin binding compounds and hypoxia activated prodrugs of novel and known tubulin binding compounds useful for treating cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 17, 2005
Publication date:
February 12, 2009
Applicant:
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Matteucci, Jian-Xin Duan, Xiaohong Cai
Abstract: 2-Deoxy-2-D-glucose (2-DG) concentration and purity can be measured in a sample of crystalline or liquid by HPLC with accuracy and precision suitable for analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredient and drug product.
Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating cancer and other hyperproliferatice disease conditions with topoisomerase inhibitors and their prodrugs are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 27, 2005
Publication date:
September 4, 2008
Applicant:
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Matteucci, Jian-Xin Duan, Photon Rao
Abstract: Prodrugs of cyclic anthracyclin toxins comprising a hypoxia-activated trigger and are disclosed. In addition, methods of treating cancer using the compounds of the invention are disclosed.
Abstract: Lonidamine analogs are useful in the treatment and prevention of cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, macular degeneration and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, or for use as an antispermatigenic agent.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 1, 2006
Publication date:
February 22, 2007
Applicant:
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Matteucci, Photon Rao, Jian-Xin Duan
Abstract: Lonidamine analogs are useful in the treatment and prevention of cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, macular degeneration and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, or for use as an antispermatigenic agent.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 8, 2006
Publication date:
January 18, 2007
Applicant:
Threshold pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Matteucci, Photon Rao, Jian-Xin Duan
Abstract: The invention provides a method for treatment or prophylaxis of benign prostatic hyperplasia by administration of an agent that interferes with energy metabolism, particularly the production of ATP and NADH/NADPH, in prostate epithelial cells.
Abstract: Methods are provided for cancer and pre-cancer detection by increased uptake of fluorophore glucose or deoxyglucose conjugates in cancerous and pre-cancerous cells relative to normal cells.
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of cancer that take advantage of the increased uptake of glucose-anti-neoplastic agent conjugates in cancer cells relative to normal cells.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 1, 2005
Publication date:
June 29, 2006
Applicant:
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
George Tidmarsh, Mark Matteuccii, Photon Rao
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of cancer that take advantage of the increased uptake of glucose-anti-neoplastic agent conjugates in cancer cells relative to normal cells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 2003
Date of Patent:
February 21, 2006
Assignee:
Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
George Tidmarsh, Mark Matteucci, Photon Rao
Abstract: Methods are provided for cancer and pre-cancer detection by increased uptake of fluorophore glucose or deoxyglucose conjugates in cancerous and pre-cancerous cells relative to normal cells.
Abstract: A method for treatment or prophylaxis of benign prostatic hyperplasia by administration of lonidamine or a lonidamine analog is provided. Also provided are unit dosage forms of lonidamine or an analog, useful for such treatment and prophylaxis.