Benzo-fused lactams that promote the release of growth hormone

US5310737A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• MERCK & CO., INC. · US

Inventors

• Michael H. Fisher · Bound Brook, US
• William R. Schoen · Edison, US
• Matthew J. Wyvratt · Mountainside, US
• Robert J. DeVita · Westfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 2, 1993
• Grant date: May 10, 1994
• Expiry date: Feb 2, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K38/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as benzo-fused lactams which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to increase the stature of those afflicted with a lack of a normal secretion of natural growth hormone. Growth promoting compositions containing such benzo-fused lactams as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.