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Compositions and methods for stimulating bone growth

US6022887A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1997
Grant dateFeb 8, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P19/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X in each of formulas (1) and (2) represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, alkenylene, or alkynylene linker of 2-6C; PA1 Y represents one or more carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings; when two or more rings are present in Y, they may optionally be fused; and PA1 R' represents a cation, H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group of 1-6C; and PA1 the dotted lines represent optional .pi.-bonds, PA1 promote bone formation and are thus usefull in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgery, and post-dental implantation.

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