Indole derivatives substituted with long-chain alcohols and medicaments containing them
US7407983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is an indole long-chain alcohol, or a hydrate or an isomer thereof, represented by the following formula (I):wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an acetyl group, or a hydroxyl group, and n represents a number from 0 to 20; and a medicinal composition comprising the same. The indole long-chain alcohol (I) exhibits an excellent nerve growth promoting effect, as well as potent antioxidative and anti-tumor effects, and is therefore useful as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for cerebral diseases including dementia diseases, and malignant tumors including brain tumors.
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