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Alkyl camptothecin compounds as potent inhibitors of human colorectal cancer

US5401747A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1994
Grant dateMar 28, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • 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 antileukemic and anti-tumor activity.

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