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Thiolalkyl benzoic acid derivatives

US6740777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2002
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C323/58
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to new thiolalkyl benzoic acids, pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting NAALADase enzyme activity, detecting diseases where NAALADase levels are altered, effecting neuronal activity, effecting TGF-&bgr; activity, inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating glutamate abnormalities, neuropathy, pain, compulsive disorders, prostate diseases, cancers, glaucoma, retinal disorders, and cancer.

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