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Substituted 2-aryl-4-arylaminopyrimidines and analogs as activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis and the use thereof

US7226927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2003
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D417/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to substituted 2-aryl-4-arylaminopyrimidine and analogs thereof, represented by the general Formula I:wherein A, Ar1, Ar2, R1 and R3 are defined herein. The present invention also relates to the discovery that compounds having Formula I are activators of caspases and inducers of apoptosis. The compounds of this invention may be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs.

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