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1,4-benzofused urea compounds useful in treating cytokine mediated diseases

US7041669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are 1,4-disubstituted benzo-fused urea compounds of formula (I): wherein Ar, X, A, L, and Q of formula(I) are defined herein. The compounds inhibit production of cytokines involved in inflammatory processes and are thus useful for treating diseases and pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory disease. Also disclosed are processes for preparing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

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