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N-substituted-heterocycloalkyloxybenzamide compounds and methods of use

US8012955B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2007
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D409/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides N-substituted-heterocycloalkyloxybenzamide compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. One embodiment of the invention is a compound having the structurein which R1, R2, R3, R4, T, n, w and x are as described herein. In certain embodiments of the invention, a compound of the present invention activates the AMPK pathway, and can be used to treat metabolism-related disorders and conditions.

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