Methods of treating tumors
OwnerPaul Calabresi, James Darnowskiinventors
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Abstract
The invention provides a method of inhibiting tumor growth in a mammal, by administering to the mammal composition containing taurolidine, taurultam, or a biologically active derivative thereof. The composition is administered to directly contact a tumor cell at a dose sufficient to induce cell death by apoptosis.
Claims19
A method of inhibiting growth of a tumor in a mammal, comprising contacting a tumor cell in said mammal with a composition comprising taurolidine, taurultam, or a biologically active derivative thereof.
A method of inhibiting growth of a drug resistant tumor in a mammal, comprising administering to said mammal a composition comprising taurolidine or a biologically active derivative thereof, wherein said composition is administered at a dose sufficient to induce tumor cell death by apoptosis.
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