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Macrocycles useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

US7067507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2002
Grant dateJun 27, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D413/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is macrocycles of the formula (X): for treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.

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