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Fused tricyclic heteroaromatic derivatives as dopamine receptor subtype ligands

US5686480A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1996
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A class of fused tricyclic heteroaromatic compounds of formula (I), or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof containing a fused pyrazole ring are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes within the body and are therefore of use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the dopamine system, such as schizophrenia.

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