Sulfonamide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases
US6153612A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D401/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Sulfonamide compounds are described which are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly stromelysin-1 and gelatinase A (72 kD gelatinase). Also described are methods for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes using the compounds.
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