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Dual mechanism inhibitors for the treatment of disease

US8716310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mitchell A. deLong · Chapel Hill, US
Jill Marie Sturdivant · Chapel Hill, US
Susan M. Royalty · Cary, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 15, 2013
Grant date	May 6, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC07C2601/14
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are compounds that are inhibitors of both rho kinase and of a monoamine transporter (MAT) act to improve the disease state or condition. Further provided are compositions comprising the compounds. Further provided are methods for treating diseases or conditions, the methods comprising administering compounds according to the invention. One such disease may be glaucoma for which, among other beneficial effects, a marked reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP) may be achieved.

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