Inhibitors of catechol O-methyl transferase and their use in the treatment of psychotic disorders
US9260413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D401/10
- 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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