Patent ID: 6358953
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: A61P,C07D

Abstract:
A compound of formula (I):(MXa)y(Pterins)zâ€ƒâ€ƒ(I) wherein:M is a bivalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Ca2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, V2+, Cr2+, Mn2+, Fe2+, Mo2+, Zn2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Ra2+, Ru2+, Rh2+, Pd2+, Cd2+, Sn2+, W2+, Re2+, Os2+, Ir2+, Pt2+, Si2+, and Sm2+; X is an anion of an acid and has a charge of âˆ’1 or âˆ’2 when ionized; a is an integer of from 1 to 2; y is an integer of from 1 to 6; and z is an integer of from 1 to 6; with the provisos that a) when M is Cu2+, then Pterin is not pterin, or 6-carboxypterin; b) when M is Ca2+, then Pterin is not xanthopterin, isoxanthopterin, or neopterin; and c) when M is Zn2+, then Pterin is not pterin.