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Anti-tumor compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, methods for preparation thereof and for treatment

US5599820A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateFeb 4, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to novel taxanes useful as chemotherapeutic agents or their precursors. Processes for preparing the novel taxanes include coupling reactions, in the presence of a base, of baccatin of formula (III) or (IV) ##STR1## with .beta.-lactams of formula (V). ##STR2## The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions including the novel taxanes and methods for treatment of certain cancers with these new compounds.

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