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Cathepsin cysteine protease inhibitors and their use

US7605159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2003
Grant dateOct 20, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D413/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for treating diseases associated with cysteine protease activity. The compounds are reversible inhibitors of cysteine proteases S, K, F, L and B. Of particular interest are diseases associated with Cathepsin S. In addition this invention also discloses processes for the preparation of such inhibitors.

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