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Arachidonic acid analogues as anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents

US4497827A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1982
Grant dateFeb 5, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D309/12
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel compounds of this invention are tetrazole, acylhydroxylamine, hydroxymethylketone and amide derivatives of unsaturated fatty acids which are selective inhibitors of the enzymes lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase involved in the production of pain, inflammation, bronchoconstriction and allergic reactions. These compounds are beneficial in the treatment of a number of inflammatory and/or painful conditions and allergic reactions.

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