Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
October 2003
Patent Number
6638974
Abstract
There is provided a method of treating cancer by treating the cancer cells with a lipophilic derivative of ascorbic acid. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the Ras pathway by administering a lipophilic derivative of ascorbic acid. A method of inducing apoptosis in cancer cells is also provided by treating cancer cells with a lipophilic derivative of ascorbic acid. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer comprising a lipophilic derivative of ascorbic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is also provided.
Application Number
09/544,693
Recommended Citation
Naidu, Kamatham A., "Ascorbyl esters for the treatment of cancer" (2003). USF Patents. 775.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/775
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
04/07/2000
Primary/U.S. Class
514/474
