Details for Patent: 5,250,688
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Title: | Purine derivatives |
Abstract: | A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, acyl or phosphate, provided that when one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is phosphate, the other is hydrogen; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are joined together to form a cyclic acetal group, a cyclic carbonate group or a cyclic phosphate group. Processes for preparing these compounds and their use in therapy is also described. |
Inventor(s): | Harnden; Michael R. (Horsham, GB2), Jarvest; Richard L. (Surbiton, GB2) |
Assignee: | Beecham Group p.l.c. (GB2) |
Filing Date: | Jan 22, 1992 |
Application Number: | 07/825,440 |
Claims: | 1. A compound, having the name 2-amino-9-(4-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethylbut-1-yl)purine, of Formula I ##STR18## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |