Small-molecule modulators of melanin expression
US9162984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D405/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to small molecule modulators of melanin expression and methods of making the small molecules. Also disclosed are methods of increasing pigmentation in a cell which involve providing compounds of the present invention and contacting a cell with the compounds under conditions effective to induce melanin expression in the cell, thereby increasing pigmentation. The present invention also relates to compositions containing compounds of the present invention and a carrier.
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