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Bioxanthracene derivatives

US5081264A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1990
Grant dateJan 14, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D311/92
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy or acetoxy and R.sub.2 represents hydroxy or acetoxy. The compounds are capable of protecting the nerve cells and also antagonistic activity against N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptors. They may be prepared by fermentation of a microorganism of the genus Verticillium or a mutant thereof.

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