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Prodrugs of amino acids with affinity for the α2δ-protein

US7491835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2004
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to prodrugs of certain amino acids that bind to the alpha-2-delta (α2δ) subunit of a calcium channel. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric, pain and other disorders.

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