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Cyclic benzimidazole derivatives useful as anti-diabetic agents

US8329914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2009
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F9/65742
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.

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