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Cycloalkyl amine bis-aryl squalene synthase inhibitors

US5451596A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 1992
Grant dateSep 19, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a class of novel polycyclic compounds containing a cycloalkyl ring having substituted thereon a primary amine and which is further linked or bridged to two mono- and/or bicyclic rings 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.

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