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Dicationic dibenzofuran and dibenzothiophene compounds and methods of use thereof

US6172104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1999
Grant dateJan 9, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D333/76
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of treating Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a dicationic dibenzofuran compound described by Formula (I). Methods of treating Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia also comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a dicationic dibenzothiophene compound described by Formula (II). Novel compounds are also disclosed, and are represented by the Formulae (I) and (II).

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