Liposomal prodrugs comprising derivatives of camptothecin and methods of treating cancer using these prodrugs

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PATENT NO 6352996
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09499684

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Derivatives of camptothecin as represented by the general formula: ##STR1## are described, wherein when R.sub.1 is H, R. is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenyl group or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 epoxy group; and when R.sub.2 is a nitro group or an amino group, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkenyl group, a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl group, or an epoxy group. Liposomal prodrugs including these specific derivatives of camptothecin restrained by a liposomal delivery system are also described. Processes for making these prodrugs and for using them in cancer treatment are also disclosed.

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CAO PHARMACEUTICALS INC3007 AUTUMN HARVEST DRIVE FRIENDSWOOD TX 77546

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Cao, Zhisong Friendswood, TX 17 191
Giovanella, Beppino C Houston, TX 24 275

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