Compound for treating cartilage disorders
US9085523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a compound of which active |form| is represented by a formula (A). and which can be injected into a joint cavity which is an affected part of disorders and can be accumulated in the joint cavity to exert the pharmacological effect thereof in a sustained manner, for the purpose of ameliorating cartilage disorders without developing any side effect. A compound according to the present invention, which is represented by a formula (I):(wherein all of symbols are as defined in the description), is a compound that can achieve the above-mentioned purpose. This compound does not exhibit any side effect on the cardiovascular system even when the compound is administered in an effective amount for exhibiting a cartilage regeneration activity, and is therefore extremely useful as a safe and effective preventive and/or therapeutic agent for cartilage disorders. Since a suspension produced using this compound can be injected without requiring the incision of the affected part, it can reduce the burden on patients, and is extremely useful as a medicinal agent.
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