The present invention is directed to methods of using compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, of both cathepsins S and K and optionally further cathepsins B and/or L in treating bone cancer. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds for treating bone cancer and bone cancer pain, especially the pain associated with metastasis. A single compound can be used to ameliorate the pain, the injury to bone, while also reducing tumor growth, the risk of metastasis and/or invasiveness of the cancer.
本发明涉及使用抑制半胱
氨酸
蛋白酶的化合物的方法,特别是针对卡
特普西林S和K以及可选的卡
特普西林B和/或L,用于治疗骨癌。本发明涉及包含这些化合物的药物组合物,用于治疗骨癌和骨癌疼痛,特别是与转移相关的疼痛。单一化合物可以用于缓解疼痛、减少骨损伤,同时减少肿瘤生长、转移风险和/或癌症的侵袭性。