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Pyrazine derivatives as modulators of tyrosine kinases

US6710048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2001
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D405/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides pyrazine derivatives that inhibit tyrosine kinase activity. Certain pyrazine derivatives are selective inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor tyrosine kinase. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations containing the pyrazine derivatives and methods of use of these formulations as anti-tumor agents and to treat solid-tumor cancers, angiogenesis, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, endometriosis and psoriasis.

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