Tetra-cyclic carboline derivatives useful in the inhibition of angiogenesis
US8940896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D317/48
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, tetracyclic caboline derivatives that inhibit the expression of VEGF post-transcriptionally have been identified, and methods for their use provided. In one aspect of the invention, these compounds useful in the inhibition of VEGF production, in the inhibition of angiogenesis, and/or in the treatment of cancer, diabetic retinopathy or exudative macular degeneration are provided. In another aspect of the invention, methods are provided for the inhibition of VEGF production, the inhibition of angiogenesis, and/or the treatment of cancer, diabetic retinopathy or exudative macular degeneration using the compounds of the invention.
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