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Cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors

US6294561A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2000
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D413/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel compounds that are potent and selective inhibitors of PDE4, as well as methods of making the same, are disclosed. Use of the compounds in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines, as well as central nervous system (CNS) disorders, also is disclosed.

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