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Multicyclic tertiary amine polyaromatic squalene synthase inhibitors

US5385912A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1992
Grant dateJan 31, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to polycyclic compounds containing two mono- and/or bicyclic rings and a basic tertiary amino group capable of forming an ammonium ion at biological pH and which reduces levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention. The compounds of this invention are described by the formula ##STR1## where Ar I is phenylene or naphthylene, Ar II is phenyl or naphthyl and A is 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-3-yl.

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