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Camptothecin and analogs thereof and pharmaceutical compositions and method using them

US5122526A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1990
Grant dateJun 16, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/22
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • 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 anit-tumor activity.

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