Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands: substituted 2-(4-benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)- and 2-(4-benzyl-diazepan-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzoimidazole analogues
US7160879B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D405/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially substituted 2-(4-benzyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzoimidazole analogues), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
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