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Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use of hydroxamic acid derivatives

US8987468B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2009
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D403/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention encompasses a compound derived from hydroxamic acid that may be used to slow the expansion of cancer cells and thus is effective in the treatment of cancer. Generally, the disclosed compound includes a benzimidazole group coupled to a hydroxyamide of five or more unsubstituted carbon atoms and any pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and chemically protected forms thereof. Also disclosed are pharmacological compositions including the compound and methods of using the compound to slow the expansion of cancer cells as well as methods of using the compound to treat cancer.

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