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Substituted pyridine compounds useful for controlling chemical synaptic transmission

US6656958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2001
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/58
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a series of substituted pyridine compounds, a method for selectively controlling neurotransmitter release in mammals using these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Preferred compounds are 3′-(5′- and/or 6′-substituted) pyridyl ethers.

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