Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation

Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation

Kengo Ebina

Setsuo Yamashita

This invention relates to optically active substances of tenatoprazole, (+) and (&#x2212;) -5-methoxy-2-{(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridyl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine. The compound and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for anti-ulcer agent.

Enantiomer of tenatoprazole and the use thereof in therapy

This invention relates to optically active substances of tenatoprazole, (+) and (&#x2212;)-5-methoxy-2-{(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridyl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine. The compound and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for anti-ulcer agent.

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Tokyo, Japan

Kengo Ebina