Heterocyclic aromatic compounds useful as growth hormone secretagogues
US8143425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D413/12
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided that are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone, said compounds having the general structure of formula Iwherein R1, R1a, R6, Xa, Xb and Y are as described herein.The compounds provided herein are useful in treating obesity, osteoporosis (improving bone density) and in improving muscle mass and muscle strength.
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