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Oxazolidin-2-one and thiazolidin-2-one derivatives for use as EP4 receptor agonists in the treatment of glaucoma

US7109223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2003
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/10
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.

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