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Modulators of sperm hypermotility and uses thereof

US9732050B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2014
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D413/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides novel compositions and compounds that inhibit CatSper channel activity, that preferentially inhibits sperm hyperactivity over sperm motility, or both. The compounds of the invention are useful as contraceptive agents that may be adminstered to males, females, or concurrently to both sexual partners. The invention further provides methods of conducting drug discovery business and of conducting a reproductive medicine business. The invention also provides methods of identifying compounds that modulate sperm hypermotility.

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