Peptide derivatives of alpha-MSH and their application
US5830994A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a compound containing a peptide of at least 4 amino acids including the following sequence: His Phe* Arg, wherein Phe* represents phenylalanine or a halogenated derivative of phenylalanine the said peptide being conjugated with thioctic acid, dihydrolioic acid, or N-lipoyl-lysine, in the form of the corresponding salts, esters or amides. In particular, compounds with anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activities on the one had, and melanogenesis-activating activities on the other, are described.
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