Glycogenesys, Inc.

Vodek Sasak

Yan P Chang

Disease conditions which are dependent upon or moderated by angiogenesis are controlled by the use of a therapeutic material which interacts with cell surface galectins. Particular therapeutic materials comprise a polymeric backbone having side chains terminating in a sugar dependent therefrom. Disclosed are specific therapeutic materials in which the polymeric backbone is based upon polygalacturonic acid, and the side chains terminate in arabinose or galactose.

Method for controlling angiogenesis in animals

The efficacy of conventional cancer therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation is enhanced by the use of a therapeutic material which binds to and interacts with galectins. The therapeutic material can enhance apoptosis thereby increasing the effectiveness of oncolytic agents. It can also inhibit angiogenesis thereby moderating tumor growth and/or metastasis.

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Northboro, MA, United States of America

Vodek Sasak