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Endothelin converting enzyme inhibitors

US5338726A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1992
Grant dateAug 16, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds are disclosed which inhibit endothelin converting enzyme. These compounds are useful for treating hypertension, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, reperfusion injury, coronary angina, cerebral vasospasm, acute renal failure, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug induced gastric ulceration, cyclosporin induced nephrotoxicity, endotoxin-induced toxicity, asthma and atherosclerosis.

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