Patent 7842724 was granted and assigned to Genta on November, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Novel pharmaceutical gallium compositions, including gallium complexes having increased oral bioavailability relative to uncomplexed gallium salts are disclosed. Such compositions are useful in the treatment of conditions and diseases in which inhibition of abnormally increased calcium resorption is desired, including cancer, hypercalcemia, osteoporosis, osteopenia and Paget's disease. Methods for preparation and treatment are also provided.