Novo Nordisk A/S
Compounds Capable of Binding to Melanocortin 4 Receptor

Abstract:

The present invention relates to novel peptide compounds which are effective as melanocortin 4 receptor agonists, to the use of the compounds in medicine, to methods of treatment comprising administration of the compounds to patients in need thereof, and to the use of the compounds for the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds of the invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of overweight and obesity as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with obesity.