Patent number: 11453697
Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), of general formula (I?), or of general formula (I?), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2020
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2022
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Inventors:
Michael D. Altman, Brian Andresen, Wonsuk Chang, Jared N. Cumming, Ryan D. Otte, Benjamin Wesley Trotter