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Melatonin-antagonist .beta.-carboline derivatives and analogues thereof containing naphthalenic structure, process for their preparation and their use as medicinal products

US6048868A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1998
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D487/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides .beta.-carboline derivatives useful as components of cosmetic, medicinal, and pharmaceutical compositions. The medicinal and pharmaceutical compositions can be used to induce hypnotic activity in a subject. Methods of producing the .beta.-carboline derivatives are provided as well.

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