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Imidazolic compounds and use thereof as alpha-2 adrenergic receptors

US8188126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2010
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D233/64
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods of treating a memory deficiency in a subject in need of such treatment, where the methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a compound of formula (1):wherein: R1 is hydrogen, fluorine or a methoxyl group, R1 being in position 2, 3, 4 or 5 of the aromatic carbocycle; R2 is hydrogen or a methyl group; R3 is hydrogen, a methyl group or an ethyl group; and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt as well as the isomers and the tautomers thereof. The memory deficiency may be correlated with a memory deficiency induced by scopolamine.

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