The use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of ovarian carcinoma

US2016136128A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016136128-A1
Application numberUS-201414899613-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJun 19, 2014
Priority dateJun 19, 2013
Publication dateMay 19, 2016
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The present invention relates to the use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Preferably the phytocannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of: cannabidiol (CBD); cannabidiol acid (CBDA); cannabigerol (CBG); cannabigerolic acid (CBGA); cannabigerol propyl variant (CBGV); and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). In a further embodiment the one or more phytocannabinoids are used in combination with each other. Preferably the combination of cannabinoids consists of CBD and CBG.

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1 . A method for treatment of ovarian cancer comprising administering one or more phytocannabinoids to a patient with ovarian cancer. 2 . The method in claim 1 , wherein the phytocannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of: cannabidiol (CBD); cannabidiol acid (CBDA); cannabigerol (CBG); cannabigerolic acid (CBGA); cannabigerol propyl variant (CBGV); and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). 3 . The method in claim 1 , wherein the phytocannabinoid is CBG. 4 . The method in claim 1 , wherein the one or more phytocannabinoids are used in combination with each other. 5 . The method in claim 4 , wherein the combination of phytocannabinoids is CBD in combination with CBG. 6 . The method in claim 4 , wherein the combination of phytocannabinoids is CBD in combination with THCV. 7 . The method in claim 1 , wherein the phytocannabinoids are in the form of an extract or botanical drug substance. 8 . The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the phytocannabinoids are in an isolated or pure form. 9 . (canceled) 10 . (canceled)

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  • Antineoplastic agents · CPC title

  • 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin · CPC title

  • Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca · CPC title

  • Cannabis · CPC title

  • A61K31/658Primary

    o-phenolic cannabinoids, e.g. cannabidiol, cannabigerolic acid, cannabichromene or tetrahydrocannabinol · CPC title

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What does patent US2016136128A1 cover?
The present invention relates to the use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Preferably the phytocannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of: cannabidiol (CBD); cannabidiol acid (CBDA); cannabigerol (CBG); cannabigerolic acid (CBGA); cannabigerol propyl variant (CBGV); and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV). In a further embodiment the one or more phytocannabinoids are …
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Gw Pharma Ltd, Otsuka Pharma Co Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/658. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Thu May 19 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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