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Cyclic hexapeptide oxytocin antagonists

US5225528A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1990
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K7/16
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are cyclic hexapeptides of the formula: ##STR1## These compounds are antagonists of oxytocin and are useful in the treatment of preterm labor and dysmenorrhea, and for stoppage of labor prepatory to Caesarian delivery. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of formula I and methods of preparing these compounds.

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