Use of melanocortins to treat insulin sensitivity
US9155777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K7/64
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to peptide ligands of the melanocortin receptors, in particular the melanocortin-4 receptor, and as such, are useful in the treatment of disorders responsive to the activation of this receptor, such as insulin resistance.
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