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Thiamorphinans with neuroprotective activity

US5955493A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1998
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2018

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to morphinan derivatives that are neuroprotective against excitatory amino acid (EAA) cytotoxicity. In particular, morphinan derivatives of the invention act as antagonists at the ionotropic NMDA (N-methyl-(D)-aspartic acid) receptor and are useful as protective agents against peripheral and central nervous system NMDA-receptor mediated toxicity and convulsions.

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