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Analogs of benzoquinone-containing ansamycins and methods of use thereof

US7608613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2008
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/6561
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides analogs of benzoquinone-containing ansamycins and uses thereof for treating and modulating disorders associated with hyperproliferation, such as cancer. The present invention provides analogs of benzoquinone-containing ansamycins where the benzoquinone is reduced to a hydroquinone and trapped by reaction with a suitable acid, preferably ones that increase the solubility and air stability of the resulting 17-ammonium hydroquinone ansamycin analog.

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