Method of using biothionol and biothionol-like compounds as anti-angiogenic agents
The present disclosure relates generally to treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering to a patient certain compounds found to inhibit or substantially reduce angiogenesis. Compounds employed according to the present disclosure exhibit good anti-angiogenic activity as well as demonstrate a prophylactic effect for preventing and substantially reducing angiogenesis. Examples of such compounds include Ritanserin, Amiodarone, Terfenadinc, Perphenazine, Bithionol, and Clomipramine.
1. A method for inhibiting the growth or metastasis of a solid tumor comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of bithionol to a patient in need thereof and inhibiting the growth or metastasis of the solid tumor.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the administration of bithionol inhibits the growth of the solid tumor.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the administration of bithionol inhibits metastasis of the solid tumor.