EP1333033A1 — FAP-activated anti-tumor compounds
Assigned to Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH and Co KG · Expires 2003-08-06 · 23y expired
What this patent protects
The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAPα), said prodrug is chemically stable under physiological conditions and can be used for the manufacture of physically stable aqueo…
USPTO Abstract
The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAPα), said prodrug is chemically stable under physiological conditions and can be used for the manufacture of physically stable aqueous formulations. It has a cleavage site which is recognised by FAPα, and the drug released by the enzymatic activity of FAPα is cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Tradjenta (LINAGLIPTIN) · Boehringer Ingelheim
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