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2-(phenyl or heterocyclic)-1H-phenantrho[9,10-d]imidazoles as mPGES-1 inhibitors

US7943649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D413/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula Ior pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) enzyme and are therefore useful to treat pain and/or inflammation from a variety of diseases or conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and acute or chronic pain. Methods of treating diseases or conditions mediated by the mPGES-1 enzyme and pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed.

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