SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talon Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCBB:TLON), today announced the issuance of U.S. patent 7,887,836 B2, which covers compositions and methods for treating lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma for Marqibo (vincristine sulfate liposome injection). The patent expires in March 2020. A previously issued patent covers Marqibo's use for treating relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
