Compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer
The present invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for treatment of cancers. In some cases, the composition comprises a platinum compound comprising a phenanthridine ligand.
1. A composition comprising a compound having the structure:
wherein
X − is a counterion.
2. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising:
a composition of claim 1 ; and
one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, additives and/or diluents.
3. A kit for the treatment of cancer, comprising:
a composition of claim 1 ; and
instructions for use of the composition for treatment of cancer.
4. A method of treating cancer in a patient in need of treatment for cancer, comprising:
administering a composition of claim 1 to the patient.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound has the structure:
6. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising:
a composition of claim 5 ; and
one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, additives and/or diluents.
7. A kit for the treatment of cancer, comprising:
a composition of claim 5 ; and
instructions for use of the composition for treatment of cancer.
8. A method of treating cancer in a patient in need of treatment for cancer, comprising: administering a composition of claim 5 to the patient.