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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2009
Applicants:
Antonella Converso, Elkins Park, PA (US);
Timothy J. Hartingh, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Mark E. Fraley, North Wales, PA (US);
Inventors:
Antonella Converso, Elkins Park, PA (US);
Timothy J. Hartingh, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Mark E. Fraley, North Wales, PA (US);
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Rahway, NJ (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C07D 471/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention is directed to AHCY inhibitors of formula (I): which are useful in the treatment of diseases characterized by high homocysteine levels, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases characterized by high homocysteine levels.