Novel n-substituted naphthofused lactams

The present invention relates to novel N-substituted naphthofused lactams and salts thereof of the formula Compounds of the general formula I possess the ability to stimulate the release of endogenous growth hormone. Thus, these compounds may be used in the treatment of conditions which require stim...

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Main Authors HENNING THOGERSEN, KNUD ERIK ANDERSEN, BERND PESCHKE, THOMAS KRUSE HANSEN, BIRGIT SEHESTED HANSEN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.09.1998
Edition6
Subjects
CHEMISTRY
HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
METALLURGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The present invention relates to novel N-substituted naphthofused lactams and salts thereof of the formula Compounds of the general formula I possess the ability to stimulate the release of endogenous growth hormone. Thus, these compounds may be used in the treatment of conditions which require stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with growth hormone deficiency or where increased growth hormone plasma levels are desired, for instance in elderly patients or in livestock.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU3161895