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Heterocyclic aromatic compounds useful as growth hormone secretagogues

US8557841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2012
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D513/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • 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, R1′, R2, R3, R4, Xa, Y, Z and n 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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