Long-chain, straight-chain 2-amino-3-hydroxyalkanes

Abstract

Investigation of the activity of extracts of the clam Spisula polynyma has led to antitumor long-chain, straight-chain alkane compounds which have a 2-amino group and a 3-hydroxy group. Compositions and methods comprising an isolated and purified long-chain, straight-chain 2-amino-3-hydroxyalkane, or prodrug thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also described, wherein the carbon chain in the long-chain, straight-chain 2-amino-3-hydroxyalkane is C16-C24.

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