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Derivatives of benzimidazole and imidazo-pyridine and their use as medicaments

US7816539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2009
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A subject of the present Application is novel derivatives of benzimidazole and imidazopyridine which have a good affinity for certain sub-types of melanocortin receptors, in particular the MC4 receptors. They are particularly useful for treating pathological conditions and diseases in which one or more melanocortin receptors are involved. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing said products.

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