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Camptothecin analogs as potent inhibitors of topoisomerase I

US5106742A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 1989
Grant dateApr 21, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for synthesizing camptothecin and camptothecin analogs using a novel hydroxyl-containing tricyclic intermediate and the camptothecin analogs produced by the process. The camptothecin analogs are effective inhibitors of topoisomerase I and show anti-leukemic and anti-tumor activity.

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