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Inhibitors of farnesyl protein transferase

US6387926B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateMay 14, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are quinoline and benzazepine derivatives that inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogenic protein Ras. Thus, the compounds are useful as anti-cancer agents. The compounds are also useful in the treatment of diseases other than cancer.

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