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MCH antagonists for the treatment of obesity

US7045636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2601/08
  • 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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