Benzimidazole derivatives
US8673954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07F9/65583
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof:which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
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