Abstract:
Melanocortin receptor-specific cyclic peptides of the formula (I) where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 and R 9 are as defined in the specification, compositions and formulations including the peptides of the foregoing formula or salts thereof, and methods of preventing, ameliorating or treating melanocortin-1 receptor-mediated or responsive diseases, indications, conditions and syndromes.
Abstract:
Melanocortin receptor-specific cyclic peptides of the formula where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 , R 9 , R 10 and z are as defined in the specification, compositions and formulations including the peptides of the foregoing formula, and methods of preventing, ameliorating or treating melanocortin receptor-mediated diseases, indications, conditions and syndromes.
Abstract:
A compound of the formula where R1, R 2a , R 2D , R 3 , L 1 , L 2 , Q, J, X, m and n are as defined, or an enantiomer, stereoisomer or diastereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the use thereof in the treatment of diseases, syndromes and conditions modulated by melanocortin receptors.;
Abstract:
Methods for selection of compounds for treatment of obesity, compounds selected by the disclosed methods, and methods of treatment of obesity, wherein a selective melanocortin-4 receptor compound is identified, which compound is further characterized in that it attenuates the binding of both an agonist, including alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone, and an inverse agonist, including agouti-related protein, to a melanocortin receptor, including melanocortin-4 receptor.
Abstract:
Cyclic constructs with an N-terminus and a C-terminus which bind to a natriuretic peptide receptor and include a plurality of amino acid residues, at least one amino acid surrogate of formula I: where R, R', Q, Y, W, Z, J, x and n are as defined in the specification, and optionally at least one prosthetic group, pharmaceutical compositions including such cyclic constructs, and methods of treating congestive heart failure or other conditions, syndromes or diseases for which induction of anti hypertensive, cardiovascular, renal or endocrine effects are desired.
Abstract:
Melanocortin receptor-specific piperazine compounds, of the formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compounds disclosed herein bind to one or more melanocortin receptors and may be an agonist, a partial agonist, an antagonist, an inverse agonist or an antagonist of an inverse agonist as to one or more melanocortin receptors, and may be employed for treatment of one or more melanocortin receptor-associated conditions or disorders, including specifically treatment of obesity and related conditions.
Abstract:
Ring-constrained amino acid surrogates of formula I where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6a , R 6b , R 7 , and y are as defined in the specification, methods for synthesizing ring-constrained amino acid surrogates of formula I, methods of use of ring-constrained amino acid surrogates of formula I, including use in linear or cyclic compounds which include a plurality of amino acid residues and one or more ring-constrained amino acid surrogates of formula I and linear or cyclic compounds which include a plurality of amino acid residues and one or more ring-constrained amino acid surrogates of formula I.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for identification and determination of target-specific sites in peptides and proteins, including a method for determining the primary sequence of a secondary structure within a known parent polypeptide that binds to the target of interest. In one embodiment of the invention, a residue or mimetic containing a nitrogen atom and a sulfur atom available for binding to a metal ion is serially substituted for single residues in or inserted between adjacent residues in a known primary sequence of a peptide or protein. The resulting sequence is complexed with a metal ion thereby forming a metallopeptide. The resulting metallopeptides are then used in binding or functional assays related to the target of interest, and the metallopeptide(s) which result in significant or substantially decreased or changed binding or functionality are determined to identify the primary sequence involved in such binding or functionality.
Abstract:
Multiple agent therapy for treatment of sexual dysfunction, including male erectile dysfunction, with sequential administration a type V phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE-5), such as sildenafil, preferably wherein the PDE-5 inhibitor is administered by oral dose means, and a melanocortin 3 and/or 4 receptor agonist, such as Ac-Nle- cyclo (-Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys)-OH (PT-141) preferably wherein the PT-141 is formulated for and administered by intranasal means, and further preferably wherein the PDE-5 inhibitor is administered prior to PT-141.
Abstract:
A cyclic peptide of the structural formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , m and p are as defined. Further provided are compositions and methods for treatment of sexual dysfunction in mammals, including male sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, and female sexual dysfunction, by administration of a cyclic peptide including a C-terminus -OH group. Methods of administration include injection, oral, urethral, vaginal, nasal and mucosal administration.