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Substituted β-lapachones for treating cancer

US10968196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2019
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2039

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  • 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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