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2-substituted benzimidazole piperidines analogs as selective melanin concentrating hormone receptor antagonists for the treatment of obesity and related disorders

US7511146B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2004
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D401/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses compounds of formula Iwherein Ar, Y, m, n, R1 and R4 are herein defined, said compounds being 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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