Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme
US6541496B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/55
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which inhibit IMPDH. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.
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