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Method and compounds for treating inflammatory bowel disease

US4312806A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1981
Grant dateJan 26, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09B63/005
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel compounds and a method for the prophylaxis and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) via the administration of an effective amount in a suitable pharmaceutical dosage form of an azobenzene compound of formula I or a pharmacologically acceptable salt, which is reductively cleaved to 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) by bacteria in the large intestine.

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