Cyclic AMP-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitors
US6376489B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- 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 disease and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines, as well as central nervous system (CNS) disorders, also is disclosed.
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