Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide arsenic derivatives that can be used for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and cancer in general, that have similar or greater activity and lower toxicity than arsenic trioxide.SOLUTION: New organic arsenic derivatives, including S-dimethylarsino-glutathione, S-dimethylarsino-thiosuccinic acid and S-dimethylarsino-thiobenzoic acid, are treatments for cancer having in vitro cytotoxic activity against numerous human tumor cell lines, both of solid and hematological origin, as well as against malignant blood cells from patients with leukemia. A use method thereof is also provided.
Abstract:
Described herein are compositions useful in anticancer treatment and prevention. The compositions are composed of (a) a dithiocarbamate metal chelate and (b) an amphiphile, wherein the amount of amphiphile is sufficient to produce a liposome or micelle. Methods for using the compositions in anticancer treatment and prevention are also described herein.
Abstract:
The invention provides a combination therapy wherein one or more other therapeutic agents are administered with an organic arsenical, preferably SGLU-I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to methods for the treatment of cancer, comprising administering SGLU-I in combination with another therapeutic agent. Another aspect of the invention relates to a kit comprising SGLU-I and another therapeutic agent.