Imidazole derivatives, process for their preparation and their use
US6960586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/55
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a compound having a steroid C17,20-lyase inhibitory activity, which is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent of prostatism and tumor such as breast cancer and the like.A compound represented by the formula: wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a protecting group, R1 is a lower alkyl group or a cyclic alkyl group, and ring A and ring B are each an optionally substituted 5-membered or 6-membered ring having an amide bond in the ring, or a salt thereof.
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