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Thiolalkyl benzoic acid derivatives

US7138543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2004
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C323/58
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to new thiolalkyl benzoic acids, pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting NAALADase enzyme activity, detecting diseases where NAALADase levels are altered, effecting neuronal activity, effecting TGF-β activity, inhibiting angiogenesis, and treating glutamate abnormalities, neuropathy, pain, compulsive disorders, prostate diseases, cancers, glaucoma, retinal disorders, and cancer.

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