Aromatic heterocyclic compounds and their use as anti-inflammatory agents
US6228881A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D333/36
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel aromatic heterocyclic compounds inhibit cytokines production involved in immunoregulation and inflammation such as interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor production. The compounds are therefore useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.
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