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Serine protease inhibitors comprising .alpha.-keto heterocycles

US6159938A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1997
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are methods of inhibiting the activity of a serine protease using protease inhibitors that include an alpha-keto heterocycle in their structure. The methods are useful in the treatment of ischemic heart or treatment of symptoms associated with blood coagulation disorders. Also provided are methods for detecting or quantifying the activity of a serine protease in a pure sample.

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