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Linear and cyclic melanocortin receptor-specific peptides

US7417027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 2004
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Linear and cyclic peptides are provided specific to one or melanocortin receptors, and which exhibit agonist, antagonist, or mixed agonist-antagonist activity. In one embodiment, a linear peptide of the following general formula is provided:

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