Apoptosis-inducing compounds

US6806267B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignees

• The Universita'di Siena · IT
• THE PROVOST, FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS OF THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH NEAR DUBLIN · IE

Inventors

• David Williams · Vancouver, CA
• Daniela Zisterer · Dublin, IE
• Vito Nacci · Siena, IT
• Giuseppe Campiani · Siena, IT

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 16, 2000
• Grant date: Oct 19, 2004
• Expiry date: Feb 16, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K31/554
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to pyrrolobenzoxazepines, pyrrolobenzthiazepines and related compounds having the ability to induce apoptosis, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use as anti-tumour agents.