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Thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives as cytoprotective agents

US5846988A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds useful as cytoprotective agents are disclosed. The compounds possess dual activity, containing a phenolic portion selected to have antioxidant or free radical scavenging properties and a thiazolidine-4-carboxylate portion selected for its potential to act as a cysteine prodrug.

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