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ID: ALA3758116
Journal: Eur J Med Chem
Title: Small lipidated anti-obesity compounds derived from neuromedin U.
Authors: Micewicz ED, Bahattab OS, Willars GB, Waring AJ, Navab M, Whitelegge JP, McBride WH, Ruchala P.
Abstract: A small library of truncated/lipid-conjugated neuromedin U (NmU) analogs was synthesized and tested in vitro using an intracellular calcium signaling assay. The selected, most active analogs were then tested in vivo, and showed potent anorexigenic effects in a diet-induced obese (DIO) mouse model. The most promising compound, NM4-C16 was effective in a once-weekly-dose regimen. Collectively, our findings suggest that short, lipidated analogs of NmU are suitable leads for the development of novel anti-obesity therapeutics.
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