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In vivo inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis

US4279898A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1980
Grant dateJul 21, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07J9/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dialkyl esters of 5-carbo[etiocholane-3'.alpha.-7'.alpha., 12'.alpha.-trihydroxy-17'.beta.(1" methyl-4' butyl]oxy-4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl-1-phosphonate and 5-carbohexadecyloxy-4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl-1-phosphonate are shown to inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis in rat liver cells. Preparation of the active compounds is given.

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