Process for the preparation of a growth hormone secretagogue
US5723616A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of the compound N-1(R)-(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonyl-spiro3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'- yl)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyl-oxy)ethyl!-2-amino-2-methyl-propanamide, and salts thereof, which has the structure: ##STR1## and which has the ability to stimulate the release of natural or endogenous growth hormone. This compound may be used to treat conditions which require the stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with a deficiency of natural growth hormone or in animals used for food or wool production where the stimulation of growth hormone will result in a larger, more productive animal.
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