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Compounds and methods for modulation of estrogen receptors

US6593322B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2000
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially ER-&bgr;. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natureal hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.

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