| abstract |
Compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof: wherein R1 is n-C1-6 alkyl or C1-2 alkoxy-C1-2 alkyl, R2 is halo, OH or C1-3 alkyl, m is an integer that has a value of 4, 5, 6 or 7, n is an integer that has a value of 0, 1, 2 or 3, and p is an integer that has a value of 0, 1 or 2, they are inductors of human interferon Compounds that induce human interferon may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example in the treatment of allergic diseases and other inflammatory conditions, for example allergic rhinitis and asthma, infectious diseases and cancer and may also be useful as vaccine adjuvants. (see Formula). |