The present invention relates to novel peptide compounds which are effective in modulating one or more melanocortin receptor types, to the use of the compounds in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of the compounds to patients in need thereof, and to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds of the invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of obesity as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with obesity.
本发明涉及一种新型肽化合物,其能够有效调节一个或多个
黑色素皮质素受体类型,以及该化合物在治疗中的应用,包括将该化合物用于治疗需要的患者的治疗方法,以及将该化合物用于制造药物。本发明的化合物特别适用于与肥胖有关的疾病或病症的治疗,例如肥胖本身。