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Ring-expanded nucleosides and nucleotides

US6677310B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1999
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/7056
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions comprising analogues of purine nucleosides containing a ring-expanded (“fat”) heterocyclic ring, in place of purine, and an unmodified or modified sugar residue, pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives of such compositions, as well as methods of use thereof. In particular, these compositions may be utilized in the treatment of certain cancers, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections, including, but not limited to, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus.

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