Patents Examined by F. T. Molzie
  • Compounds having somatostatin-like activity useful as local anti-inflammatory agents
    Patent number: 4748153
    Abstract: Compounds having somatostatin-like activity have been found to be useful as local anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of such conditions as, for example, psoriasis, eczema, seborrhea, and other localized inflammatory and allergic conditions. Particularly useful are cyclic and bridged somatostatin analogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Evan R. Morgan, Daniel F. Veber, Sanford L. Steelman