Synthetic peptide amides and dimeric forms thereof
US7713937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K7/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to synthetic peptide amides that are ligands of the kappa opioid receptor and particularly to agonists of the kappa opioid receptor that exhibit low P450 CYP inhibition and low penetration into the brain. The synthetic peptide amides of the invention conform to the structure:wherein Xaa is a D-amino acid and G is selected from the following three groups:The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pain, pruritis and inflammation associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.
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