Bis-biguanide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and uses in managing cancer
AssigneeEmory University
InventorsAdam Marcus, Jessica Konen, Rachel Commander, Jamie Arnst, Thota Ganesh
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AssigneeEmory University
InventorsAdam Marcus, Jessica Konen, Rachel Commander, Jamie Arnst, Thota Ganesh
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This disclosure relates to methods of managing cancer using bis-biguanide compounds, such as alexidine, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating lung cancer comprising administering an effective amount of a bis-biguanide compound to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating small cell lung cancer comprising administering an effective amount of a bis-biguanide compound to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with a lung cancer. In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. In certain embodiments, the subject is a human subject.
A method of treating lung cancer comprising administering 1,1′-(octane-1,8-diyl)bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)biguanidine) or salt thereof to a subject in need thereof.
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound 1,1′-(octane-1,8-diyl)bis(5-(2-ethylhexyl)biguanidine) or salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
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