Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Solola, Taofiq (Department: 1626)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...
C514S468000, C549S296000, C549S298000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07094805
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a total synthesis of Merrillactone and Merrilactone analogues for use as neurotrophic agents in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The invention also provides intermediates for use in the synthesis of Merrilactone and its analogues.
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Birman Vladimir B.
Danishefsky Samuel J.
Cooper & Dunham LLP
Solola Taofiq
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
White, Esq. John P.
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