Use of NF-kB Inhibition in Combination Therapy for Cancer
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1. A method of enhancing the cytotoxic effects of radiation therapy, comprising administering to a mammalian subject in need of said radiation therapy a therapeutically effective amount of NF-κ
- B inhibitor in conjunction with the administration of the radiation therapy whereby the cytotoxic effect of said radiation therapy is increased compared to that which would occur in the absence of NF-κ
B inhibitor.
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Abstract
The use of NF-κB inhibitors to enhance the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the treatment of neoplastic conditions is described.
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17 Claims
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1. A method of enhancing the cytotoxic effects of radiation therapy, comprising administering to a mammalian subject in need of said radiation therapy a therapeutically effective amount of NF-κ
- B inhibitor in conjunction with the administration of the radiation therapy whereby the cytotoxic effect of said radiation therapy is increased compared to that which would occur in the absence of NF-κ
B inhibitor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 14, 16)
- B inhibitor in conjunction with the administration of the radiation therapy whereby the cytotoxic effect of said radiation therapy is increased compared to that which would occur in the absence of NF-κ
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3-5. -5. (canceled)
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6. A method of enhancing cytotoxicity in a mammalian subject treated with radiation therapy, comprising administering to the mammalian subject a therapeutically effective amount of NF-κ
- B inhibitor in conjunction with the administration of the radiation therapy, whereby the cytotoxic effect of said radiation therapy is increased compared to that which would occur in the absence of NF-κ
B inhibitor. - View Dependent Claims (7, 15, 17)
- B inhibitor in conjunction with the administration of the radiation therapy, whereby the cytotoxic effect of said radiation therapy is increased compared to that which would occur in the absence of NF-κ
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8-13. -13. (canceled)
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