Alpha polyglutamated tetrahydrofolates and uses thereof
AssigneeL.E.A.F. Holdings Group LLC
InventorsClet Niyikiza, Victor Mandla Moyo
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Abstract
The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated alpha tetrahydrofolate compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the polyglutamated alpha tetrahydrofolate, and methods of making and using the polyglutamated alpha tetrahydrofolate compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis). The disclosed compositions also have uses in combination therapy with one or more therapeutic agents to enhance the effectiveness or to reduce the toxicities associated with the therapeutic agent(s).
Claims20
A liposomal composition comprising an alpha polyglutamated tetrahydrofolate encapsulated by a liposome, wherein the polyglutamated tetrahydrofolate has 2-10 glutamyl groups having an alpha carboxyl group linkage, and wherein the liposome is pegylated and does not contain a targeting moiety having specific affinity for a surface antigen on a target.
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