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Sulphonamide derivatives as prodrugs of aspartyl protease inhibitors

US6838474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H15/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to prodrugs of a class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of prodrugs of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by favorable aqueous solubility, high oral bioavailability and facile in vivo generation of the active ingredient. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these prodrugs. The prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for decreasing the pill burden and increasing patient compliance. This invention also relates to methods of treating mammals with these prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions.

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