Lipidated immune response modifier compound compositions, formulations, and methods
The compound N-(4-{[4-amino-2-butyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]oxy}butyl)octadecanamide is a useful drug compound for enhancing immune response and can be used, for example, as a vaccine adjuvant and a cancer treatment.
1. A method of treating a neoplastic disease, the method comprising administering the compound N-(4-{[4-amino-2-butyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl]oxy}butyl)octadecanamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a human or animal having the neoplastic disease.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound is in a liposome formulation.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compound is administered directly into a localized tumor mass.
4. The method of claim 1 , further including administration of a cancer vaccine antigen.