N-heteroaryl, N-alkylheteroaryl, N-alkenylheteroaryl and N-alkynylheteroarylmacrolides having immunosuppressive activity
AssigneeMerck & Co., Inc.
InventorsHyun O. Ok, Joung Goulet, Peter J. Sinclair
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AssigneeMerck & Co., Inc.
InventorsHyun O. Ok, Joung Goulet, Peter J. Sinclair
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N-Heteroaryl, N-alkylheteroaryl, N-alkenylheteroaryl and N-alkynylheteroaryl macrolides of the general structural Formula I: ##STR1## have been prepared from suitable precursors by amination, alkylation and/or arylation at C-3" and/or C-4" of the cyclohexyl ring. These macrolide immunosuppressants are useful in a mammalian host for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and/or the prevention of rejection of foreign organ transplants. In addition, these macrolide immunosuppressants are useful in the topical treatment of inflammatory and hyperproliferative skin diseases and cutaneous manifestations of immunologically-mediated illnesses. Also, these macrolides are useful in the treatment of reversible obstructive airways disease, particularly asthma. Furthermore, these macrolides are useful as hair revitalizing agents, especially in the treatment of male pattern alopecia or alopecia senilis.
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