N.sup.1 -propargylhydrazines, N.sup.2 -propargylhydrazines and their analogs for the treatment of depression, anxiety and neurodegeneration
US6060516A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C243/18
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to novel N.sup.1 -propargylhydrazines, N.sup.2 -propargylhydrazines and their salts in pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds according to the present invention have at least one of the following activities: monoamine oxidase-A inhibiting, monoamine oxidase-B inhibiting, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and neuroprotectant activities. These compounds are useful as monoamine oxidase inhibitors and should be useful for the treatment of depression, anxiety and of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
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