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Adenosine derivatives and use thereof

US6936596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2001
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-(6-Cyano-1-hexyn-1-yl)adenosine, 2-(6-cyano-1-hexyn-1-yl)adenosine 5′-monophosphate, or salts thereof; and drugs containing the same as an active ingredient. The compounds have excellent effects of lowering ocular tension, promoting blood flow in retina, and protecting optic nerve failure and are highly soluble in water. Owing to these characteristics, the compounds are useful as drugs such as remedies for glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

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