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Method for the treatment of malaria by the use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4- (6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine as gametocytocidal agent

US7183291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1999
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention a novel use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine in the treatment and controlling the spread of malaria. In particular, the present invention discloses a method of treatment of malaria by the use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine as a gametocytocidal agent.

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