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Benzothiepines having activity as inhibitors of ileal bile acid transport and taurocholate uptake

US6387924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2001
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G65/329
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are novel benzothiepines, derivatives, and analogs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods of using these compounds and compositions in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions such as those associated with atherosclerosis or hypercholesterolemia, in mammals.

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