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Inhibitors of catechol O-methyl transferase and their use in the treatment of psychotic disorders

US9024032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2011
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D471/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to 4-pyridinone compounds which are inhibitors of catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT), and are useful in the treatment and prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which COMT enzyme is involved. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which COMT is involved.

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