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Cyclic prodrugs of peptides and peptide nucleic acids having improved metabolic stability and cell membrane permeability

US5672584A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1995
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are cyclic prodrugs of biologically active peptides and peptide nucleic acids exhibiting improved cell membrane permeability and enzymatic stability, containing 3-(2'-hydroxy-4',6'-dimethyl phenyl)-3,3-dimethyl propionic acid and its deriveatives and acyloxyalkoxy linkers. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing effective amounts of these cyclic prodrugs in combination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or diluents.

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