Patent ID: 7005429
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
1. A method of treating an estrogen receptor positive carcinoma selected from the group consisting of estrogen receptor positive carcinoma of the breast, uterus, ovary, fallopian tube, cervix, vagina, liver, pituitary, central nervous system, hypothalamus, bone, skin, kidney, urethra, and prostate in a mammal in need thereof which comprises administering to said mammal an effective antineoplastic amount of 17α-dihydroequilin or a sulfate or glucuronide conjugate thereof orally, parenterally, transdermally, topically, rectally, intravaginally, intranasally, or intrabronchially; wherein said 17α-dihydroequilin or a sulfate or glucuronide conjugate thereof is in substantially purified form.