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Imidazole derivatives, process for their preparation and their use

US6960586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2001
Grant dateNov 1, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2022

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  • 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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