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Use of nitrogen substituted thalidomide analogs for the treatment of macular degenerator

US7153867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2002
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention comprises a group of compounds that effectively inhibit angiogenesis. More specifically, nitrogen-substituted thalidomide analogs and di-substituted thalidomide analogs have been shown to inhibit angiogenesis. Importantly, these compounds can be administered orally.

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