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Hydroxamic acid derivatives as metalloproteinase inhibitors

US5861436A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to therapeutically active hydroxamic acid derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the therapeutic use of these compounds. In particular, the compounds are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases that are involved in tissue degradation, and in addition, are inhibitors of the release of tumor necrosis factor from cells.

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