Benzo-fused lactams promote release of growth hormone

US5968924A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• MERCK & CO., INC. · US

Inventors

• Matthew J. Wyvratt · Mountainside, US
• Robert J. DeVita · Westfield, US
• Richard J. Bochis · East Brunswick Township, US
• William R. Schoen · Edison, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 18, 1997
• Grant date: Oct 19, 1999
• Expiry date: Mar 18, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07K5/06156
• 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.