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Brefeldin A derivatives

US6362218B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2000
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D315/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cytotoxic Michael addition derivatives of brefeldin A are described. Oxidation of thiol addition products of brefeldin A provides the corresponding sulfoxides and sulfones. The sulfoxides exhibited more cytotoxic activity than the corresponding sulfides and sulfones in a variety of human cancer cell lines. Pharmaceutical formulations of the disclosed cytotoxic derivatives are also described.

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