Patents Examined by Robert C. W. Whittenbaugh
  • Immunosuppressive dithiocarbanilates
    Patent number: 4130578
    Abstract: The present invention provides certain novel .omega.-(alkoxycarbonyl)alkyl esters of dithiocarbanilic acid and certain aryl-substituted acids related thereto. These compounds are disclosed as immunoregulatory agents, useful in the treatment of organ transplant reject phenomena and autoimmune diseases such as arthritis.Additionally, there is described by the present invention the immunoregulatory use of .omega.-carboxyalkyl and .omega.-(alkoxycarbonyl)alkyl esters of dithiocarbanilic acid and certain aryl-substituted acids related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Hewitt G. Wight, Tracey G. Call, Marvin L. Mortensen