Sialic acid derivative and process for preparing the same
US4691012A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07H19/04
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel N-acetylneuraminic acid derivative, represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the R.sup.1 groups are, independently, hydrogen or acetyl; R.sup.2 is a nucleoside residue; and R.sup.3 is carboxyl or methoxycarbonyl. The N-acetylneuraminic acid derivative is useful in inhibiting metastasis of cancer cells. Also provided is a process for the preparation of the derivatives.
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