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Dihydrocaffeic acid derivatives and pharmaceutical preparations containing same

US5116979A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1990
Grant dateMay 26, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/74
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dihydrocaffeic acid derivatives are here disclosed which are applicable as medicines having excellent absorbency in the case of oral administration and good concentration retention in blood. The disclosed compounds have the function to induce the production and secretion of a nerve growth factor (NGF) in the brain tissue, and therefore they are effective as medicines for the progression inhibition and therapy of regressive disorders of the central nervous system.

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