Patent ID: 7276515
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: A61K,A61P,C07D

Abstract:
1. A method of inducing cytokine biosynthesis in an animal comprising administering a compound selected from the group consisting of 2-ethyl-1-[2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine; 2-butyl-1-[2-(propylsulfonyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline-4-amine; 2-butyl-1-[2-(ethylsulfonyl)ethyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline-4-amine; and 2-methyl-1-[5-(methylsulfonyl)pentyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the animal in an amount effective for cytokine induction wherein the cytokine is IFN-α and/or TNF-α.