Glucagon antagonists/inverse agonists
US6649641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2601/16
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel class of compounds, which act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor the compounds may be suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of any diseases and disorders, wherein a glucagon antagonistic action is beneficial, such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, disorders of the lipid metabolism and obesity.
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