Branched carboxylic acid compound and use thereof
US7579375B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C59/01
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I)wherein R1 represents optionally protected hydroxy or oxo, indicates α-configuration, β-configuration or a mixture of these in an arbitrary proportion, n represents an integer of 1 to 3, and m represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 10; and wherein two or more R1's are not bound to the same carbon atom other than the terminal carbon atom, a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof. The compounds represented by formula (I) have an ability to improve astrocyte function, and they are useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for a brain infarction, neuronal dysfunction by brain infarction, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Alzheimer's disease.
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