2-amino-4,5 heptenoic acid derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
US6787668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C257/14
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:R1 is selected from the group consisting of H and methyl; andR2 is selected from the group consisting of H and methyl.The compounds possess useful nitric oxide synthetase inhibiting activity, and are expected to be useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition in which the synthesis or over synthesis of nitric oxide forms a contributory part.
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