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Fused-ring carboxylic acid derivatives

US6121309A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1998
Grant dateSep 19, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a medicament exhibiting excellent retinoic acid receptor agonism. A Carboxylic acid derivative having a fused ring which is represented by the following formula or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## {wherein the symbol ----- represents a single bond or a double bond; X, Y, Z, P, Q, U, V and W are each a group represented by the formula: --O-- or --S--, or a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## [wherein R.sup.k (k:1 to 8) is hydrogen, halogeno, optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like, with either of R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 being a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## (wherein A and B are each independently an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an optionally substituted unsaturated heterocycle; and D is optionally protected carboxyl)]}.

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