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MCH antagonists and their use in the treatment of obesity

US6900329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2002
Grant dateMay 31, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D405/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses compounds which, are novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.

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