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Macrocycles useful in the treatment of alzheimer's disease

US7456163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2005
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D413/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is macrocycles of the formula (X):for treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.

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