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Inhibitors of β-lactamase

US6921756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2003
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/65583
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to bacterial antibiotic resistance and, in particular, to compositions and methods for overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance. The invention provides novel β-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic β-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not require a β-lactam pharmacophore. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth.

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