Use of a compound having two gold (1) atoms each covalently bonded to a carbon atom in a covalent link connecting the two gold (1) atoms for the treatment of cancer

McGown, AT; Flower, K

Abstract

The invention relates to the treatment of cancers, in particular, cancers that are resistant to platinum based chemotherapeutic agents. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer comprising an effective amount of a compound having two gold(I) atoms each covalently bonded to a carbon atom in a covalent link connecting the two gold(I) atoms and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

• Publication Date: Jun 30, 2005
• Deposit Date: Dec 15, 2008
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• Additional Information: Patent Applicant : Professor Alan McGown