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Enzyme controlled release system

US5112739A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1988
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2334/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an enzyme-controlled release method for the release of a leaving group comprising: PA0 contacting a compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each independently is hydrogen, a substituent affecting the mobility or reactivity of the compound or a substituent including a biologically active group; PA0 X is leaving group; PA0 Z is an enzyme substrate moiety; PA0 --CR.sub.2 R.sub.3 X is either ortho or para to the --O--Z moiety; PA0 with an active capable of cleaving said enzyme substrate moiety Z from said compound; PA1 whereby said leaving group X is released from said compound.

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