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PDE IV inhibiting compounds, compositions and methods of treatment

US6204275A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2000
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention encompasses compounds of Formula I useful in the treatment of diseases, including asthma, by raising the level of cyclic adenosine-3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP) through the inhibition of phosphodiesterase IV (PDE IV). ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of diseases by inhibition of PDE IV, resulting in an elevation of cAMP, comprising the use of compounds of Formula I.

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