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Carboline derivatives

US6043252A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1998
Grant dateMar 28, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D471/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Carboline derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## are potent and selective inhibitors of cyclic guanosine 3',5'-monophosphate specific phosphodiesterase (cGMP-specific PDE) and have utility in a variety of therapeutic areas where such inhibition is thought to be beneficial, including the treatment of cardiovascular disorders and erectile dysfunction.

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