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Squarate derivatives of dihydropyridine NPY antagonists

US6432960B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2001
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P3/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A series of antagonists of NPY have been synthesized and are comprised of squarate derivatives of 4-phenyl-1,4-dihydropyridines of Formula (I). As antagonists of NPY-induced behavior, these compounds are expected to act as effective anorexiant agents in promoting weight loss and treating eating disorders.

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