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Fused tricyclic heteroaromatic derivatives as dopamine receptor subtype ligands

US6080745A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1996
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D495/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A class of fused tricyclic heteroaromatic compounds of formula (I) as defined in claim 1 or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, containing a fused pyrazole, oxazole or pyrimidine ring are ligands for dopamine receptor subtypes within the body and are therefore of use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of the dopamine system, such as schizophrenia.

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