Patents Assigned to BANYU PHARMACEUTICAL., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20070249659
    Abstract: The present invention provides an imidazopyridine compound represented by formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a C1-6 alkyl group et al; R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a methyl et al; Ar1 is a divalent substituent representing a monocyclic or bicyclic, 3- to 8-membered aromatic or aliphatic heterocyclic group et al; Ar2 represents an aromatic carbocyclic group, or an aromatic heterocyclic group; W represents —(CH2)m et al, and m indicates an integer of from 0 to 10. This compound acts as a melanin concentrating hormone receptor antagonist, and is useful as treating agents for obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: BANYU PHARMACEUTICAL., LTD.
    Inventors: Shunji Sakuraba, Minoru Moriya, Hidekazu Takahashi, Hiroyuki Kishino, Makoto Jitsuoka, Minoru Kameda, Akio Kanatani