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Sigma receptor ligands and the use thereof

US6087346A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1996
Grant dateJul 11, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/18
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to methods for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, drug abuse, angina, migraine, hypertension and depression by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of certain sigma receptor ligands to a patient in need of such treatment. The invention further relates to novel sigma receptor ligands having high binding to the sigma receptor and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

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