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Imidazole derivatives

US7091222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2004
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives of the general formulawherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined hereinabove. This invention also relates to the compound's pharmaceutically acceptable salt and processes for the preparation thereof. These compounds can be used for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prevention of mGluR5 receptor mediated disorders. These compounds are useful, inter alia, in the treatment or prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders such as psychosis, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders and memory deficit disorders, as well as chronic and acute pain.

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