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Irreversible cysteine protease inhibitors containing vinyl groups conjugated to electron withdrawing groups

US5976858A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 1996
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2016

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

Abstract

Irreversible cysteine protease inhibitors based upon an alkene bond being conjugated to an electron withdrawing group are disclosed. The inhibitor structure also provides a targeting peptide which is specific for different cysteine proteases. The method of making the inhibitors, and methods of using the inhibitors to inhibit cysteine proteases and for therapy are disclosed.

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