Heterocyclic compounds useful as oxido-squalene cyclase inhibitors

This invention concerns heterocyclic derivatives of formula (I) which are useful in inhibiting oxido-squalene cyclase, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The present invention is also concerned with heterocyclic derivatives capable of inhibiting choleste...

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Main Author BROWN GEORGE ROBERT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 27.08.2002
Edition7
Subjects
CHEMISTRY
HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
METALLURGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS ORMEDICINAL PREPARATIONS
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Summary:This invention concerns heterocyclic derivatives of formula (I) which are useful in inhibiting oxido-squalene cyclase, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The present invention is also concerned with heterocyclic derivatives capable of inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and hence the lowering cholesterol levels in blood plasma. The present invention also relates to methods of using such heterocyclic derivatives in diseases and medical conditions such as hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19990367400