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Antiprotozoal cyclic tetrapeptides

US5922837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1997
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides novel cyclic tetrapeptides useful in the treatment or prevention of protozoal diseases; in particular, the novel compounds are active against the causative pathogens in malaria, toxoplasmosis, and coccidiosis. The invention also relates to the use of known compounds which are histone deacetylase inhibitors as antiprotozoal agents.

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