Melanocortin receptor-specific peptides
US9040663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to melanocortin receptor-specific cyclic peptides of Formula (I)or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R4c, R5, x and y are as defined in the specification. These compounds are particularly useful in the treatments of energy homeostasis and metabolism related (e.g. diabetes), food intake related and/or energy balance and body weight related diseases, disorders and/or conditions, including obesity, overweight and diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with obesity and/or overweight, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
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