Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Horsham Research Centre, Wimblehurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5AB, United Kingdom. david.sandham@pharma.novartis.com
Abstract:
A series of novel corticosteroid derivatives featuring C-17 furoate ester functionality have been synthesised. Profiling in vitro and in vivo has resulted in the identification of a compound with a longer duration of action and a lower oral side effect profile in rodents compared to budesonide.