Catechol diethers as selective PDE.sup.IV inhibitors
US5814651A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2603/64
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to 4-substituted catechol diether compounds which are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV. The compounds of the present invention are useful in inhibiting PDE.sub.IV and in the treatment of AIDS, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and other inflammatory diseases. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds hereof. ##STR1##
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