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Benzofuran derivative

US5110825A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1990
Grant dateMay 5, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D407/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The compounds of the present invention inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, subsequently suppress the synthesis of cholesterol; and are useful in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, and atherosclerosis.

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