66 results about "Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor" patented technology

The present invention is concerned with compounds of the general Formula I:and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful as melanin concentrating hormone receptor antagonists, particularly MCH-1R antagonists. As such, compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment or prevention of obesity or eating disorders associated with excessive food intake and complications thereof, osteoarthritis, certain cancers, AIDS wasting, cachexia, frailty (particularly in elderly), mental disorders stress, cognitive disorders, sexual function, reproductive function, kidney function, locomotor disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADD), substance abuse disorders and dyskinesias, Huntington's disease, epilepsy, memory function, and spinal muscular atrophy. Compounds of formula I may therefore be used in the treatment of these conditions, and in the manufacture of a medicament useful in treating these conditions. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising one of the compounds of formula (I) as an active ingredient are disclosed, as are processes for preparing these compounds.

The present application provides compounds, including all stereoisomers, solvates, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof according to Formula IwhereinR1, R2, R3, R8, and R9 are defined herein.Additionally, the present application provides pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to Formula I and optionally at least one additional therapeutic agent. Finally, the present application provides methods for treating a patient suffering from an MCHR-1 modulated disease or disorder such as, for example, obesity, diabetes, depression or anxiety by administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a compound according to Formula I.

The present invention relates to piperazinone-substituted tetrahydrocarboline derivatives of formula (I):having the substituents as described herein which are melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH-1) receptor antagonists. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds, and methods of preparation and use thereof.

A compound of formula (Ia) comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, formulations, processes of preparing, and methods of administering to mammals are provided

The present application provides compounds, including all stereoisomers, solvates, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof according to Formula Iwherein R1a, R1b, R1c, Q, A, R3, W, D and R2 are defined herein.Additionally, the present application provides pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to Formula I and optionally at least one additional therapeutic agent. Finally, the present application provides methods for treating a patient suffering from an MCHR-1 modulated disease or disorder such as, for example, obesity, diabetes, depression or anxiety by administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a compound according to Formula I.

The present application provides compounds, including all stereoisomers, solvates, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof according to Formula I. Additionally, the present application provides pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to Formula I and optionally at least one additional therapeutic agent. Finally, the present application provides methods for treating a patient suffering from an MCHR-1 modulated disease or disorder such as, for example, obesity, diabetes, depression or anxiety by administration of a therapeutically effective dose of a compound according to Formula Iwhere R1, R1a, R1b, A, R3, R4, R5, R5b and R6 are as defined herein.

The present invention provides compounds having the following Formula IA and IB, which are useful as MCHR1 antagonists, and includes prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof:

The present invention relates to the antagonism of the effects of melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) through the melanin concentrating hormone receptor which is useful for the prevention or treatment of eating disorders, weight gain, obesity, abnormalities in reproduction and sexual behavior, thyroid hormone secretion, diuresis and water / electrolyte homeostasis, sensory processing, memory, sleeping, arousal, anxiety, depression, seizures, neurodegeneration and psychiatric disorders.

The invention provides melanin-concentrating hormone receptor antagonists containing as the active ingredient piperidine derivatives represented by the general formula [I]:[wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, lower alkyl, or the like; R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b and R6 each stands for hydrogen, halogen, or the like; W1 and W2 each independently stands for —O—, —CH2—, or the like; Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 stand for —CH—, —CF—, —N—, or the like; Z stands for lower alkyl, an aliphatic heterocyclic group, or the like; Ar is a mono- or bi-cyclic aliphatic heterocycle or an aromatic heterocycle; and n is an integer of 1 to 8]. The compounds act as antagonist against melanin-concentrating hormone receptor and are useful as drugs for central diseases, circulatory diseases, or metabolic diseases.