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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2011
Liangqin Guo, Edison, NJ (US);
William K. Hagmann, Westfield, NJ (US);
Shuwen He, Edison, NJ (US);
Zhong Lai, Scotch Plains, NJ (US);
Jian Liu, Edison, NJ (US);
Ravi P. Nargund, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Shrenik K. Shah, Metuchen, NJ (US);
Quang T. Truong, Morganville, NJ (US);
Liangqin Guo, Edison, NJ (US);
William K. Hagmann, Westfield, NJ (US);
Shuwen He, Edison, NJ (US);
Zhong Lai, Scotch Plains, NJ (US);
Jian Liu, Edison, NJ (US);
Ravi P. Nargund, East Brunswick, NJ (US);
Shrenik K. Shah, Metuchen, NJ (US);
Quang T. Truong, Morganville, NJ (US);
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, Rahway, NJ (US);
Abstract
Beta-carboline derivatives of structural formula I are selective antagonists of the somatostatin subtype receptor 3 (SSTR3) and are useful for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, and hypertension. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of depression and anxiety.