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Tricyclic N-cyanoimines useful as inhibitors of a farnesyl-protein transferase

US5925648A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1997
Grant dateJul 20, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel tricyclic N-cyanoimine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of formula (1.0) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein a, b, c, d, R.sup.1 -R.sup.8, X and Z are defined herein. Such compounds are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. The compounds are useful for inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells, in a mammals such as a human.

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