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Prodrug esters of phosphonosulfonate squalene synthetase inhibitors and method

US5618964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateApr 8, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/4075
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New prodrug esters of salt forms of the phosphonosulfonate squalene synthetase inhibitor having the structure ##STR1## are provided wherein R is alkyl, arylalkyl, aryl or acylthioalkyl. These prodrug esters inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis and therefore are used in lowering serum cholesterol and in treating atherosclerosis.

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