1,2,4-thiadiazolium derivatives as melanocortin receptor modulators
US7319107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07F9/4018
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to novel 1,2,4-thiadiazol-2-ium derivatives useful as agonists or antagonists of the melanocortin receptor. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of metabolic, CNS and dermatological disorders such as obesity, impaired oral glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose levels, type II diabetes, Syndrome X, diabetic retinopathy, spinal cord injury, nerve injury, acute neurodegenerative disorders, chronic neurodegenerative disorders, plexopathies, male erectile dysfunction, dry eyes, acne, dry skin, aged skin, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, excessive ear wax, meibomian gland disorder, pseudofolliculitis, yeast infections, dandruff, hidradenitis suppurativa, ocular rosacea and eccrine gland disorder.
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