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Cholesterol lowering compounds

US5317031A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1992
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/01
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cholesterol lowering compounds and compositions are formed from the photochemical treatment of the Zaragozic Acids followed by esterification. These compounds and compositions are active squalene synthetase inhibitors useful in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

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