Methods and compositions using immunomodulatory compounds in combination therapy
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CELGENE CORP
- Publication Date
- 2009-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 60 / 808,602, filed May 26, 2006, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. 1. Technical field
[0002] The present invention provides compositions comprising one or more immunomodulatory compounds and valproic acid, hydroxyurea, or trichostatin A for the in vitro and in vivo expansion of CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells for bone marrow reconstitution and bone marrow transplantation. Methods of increasing fetal hemoglobin expression, and methods of treating, preventing and / or managing cancer, tumors and hematological diseases and disorders. 2. Background technology
[0003] 2.1 IMiDs TM
[0004] Numerous studies have been conducted with the aim of providing compounds that are safe and effective in the treatment of diseases associated with abnormal TNF-α production, see, eg, Marriott, J.B., et al. Expert Opin. Biol. Ther. 1(4): 1-8 (2001); G.W. Muller, et al. Journal of Medicinal ...