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Peptide derivatives of alpha-MSH and their application

US5830994A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1995
Grant dateNov 3, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2015

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  • 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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