Prodrugs of Ara-A an antiviral agent
US4495180A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07H19/16
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to new organic compounds that are prodrugs of the antiviral agent Ara-A which is 9-(.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyl)adenine. These compounds by virtue of their high lipid solubility will penetrate the stratum cornium and on entry the enzymatic cleavage will regenerate the antiviral compound Ara-A.
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