Substituted β-lapachones for treating cancer
US10968196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D405/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compounds are provided that are useful in treating cancer and neurodegeneration. The compounds comprise a β-lapachone or β-lapachone derivative tricyclic ortho-naphthoguinone moiety linked to a mitochondria-targeting moiety, for example as defined with respect to Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided comprising the composition. Methods of treatment of cancer and neurodegenerative disorders also are provided.
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