(19)
(11) EP 1 259 494 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
27.11.2002 Bulletin 2002/48

(21) Application number: 01910624.4

(22) Date of filing: 14.02.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7C07D 261/20, A61K 31/423
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0104/636
(87) International publication number:
WO 0106/0807 (23.08.2001 Gazette 2001/34)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 18.02.2000 US 183593 P

(71) Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
Rahway,New Jersey 07065-0907 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • LIU, Kun
    Rahway, NJ 07065-0907 (US)
  • XU, Libo
    Rahway, NJ 07065-0907 (US)
  • JONES, A., Brian
    Rahway, NJ 07065-0907 (US)

(74) Representative: Hiscock, Ian James et al
European Patent Department,Merck & Co., Inc.,Terlings Park,Eastwick Road
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR (GB)

   


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