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Substituted imidazoles useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases

US6521655B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2000
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F7/0812
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a series of substituted imidazoles of Formula I pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. The compounds of the invention inhibit the production of a number of inflammatory cytokines, and are useful in the treatment of diseases associated with overproduction of inflammatory cytokines.

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