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Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme

US6344465B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1997
Grant dateFeb 5, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D263/32
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are IMPDH inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.

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