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Derivatives of triterpenoid acids and uses thereof.

US5837690A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateNov 17, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2123/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Triterpenoid acid derivatives are described that exhibit dual pharmacophobic activities, specifically selectin ligand and leukotriene biosynthetic inhibitory activities, and that thus have significant applications for the treatment or prevention of certain diseases including cancer and diseases associated with the inflammatory process as well as applications for the diagnosis of disease.

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