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Cytoskeletal active compounds, compositions and use

US7320974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2006
Grant dateJan 22, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D497/18
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are related to natural Latrunculin A or Latrunculin B. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with actin polymerization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the cytoskeleton, for example by inhibiting actin polymerization.

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