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EP1773338B1 — Acylated piperidine derivatives as melanocortin-4 receptor agonists

Assigned to Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC · Expires 2010-01-06 · 16y expired

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Certain novel N-acylated piperidine derivatives are agonists of the human melanocortin receptor(s) and, in particular, are selective agonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorder…

USPTO Abstract

Certain novel N-acylated piperidine derivatives are agonists of the human melanocortin receptor(s) and, in particular, are selective agonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of MC-4R, such as obesity, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction.

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Patent number
EP1773338B1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2010-01-06
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC
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