US Patent

US9597409 — Methods of treating cancer

Method of Use · Assigned to Abraxis Bioscience LLC · Expires 2032-03-04 · 6y remaining

Vulnerability score 68/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects methods for treating non-small-cell lung cancer and prostate cancer using specific combinations of nanoparticles and other agents.

USPTO Abstract

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by administering a) a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise paclitaxel and an albumin and b) a platinum-based agent (e.g., carboplatin). The present application also provides methods of treating prostate cancer by administering to the individual a) an effective amount of a composition comprising nanoparticles comprising docetaxel and an albumin; and b) an effective amount of a steroid.

Drugs covered by this patent

FDA Patent Use Codes

When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.

CodeDescriptionDrug
U-1290 chembl-chembl428647

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US9597409
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2032-03-04
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Abraxis Bioscience LLC
Source
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