Methods for the treatment of depression and anxiety by a melanocortin 5 receptor antagonist, PG-20N

US10653743B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10653743-B2
Application numberUS-201615768267-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 17, 2016
Priority dateOct 15, 2015
Publication dateMay 19, 2020
Grant dateMay 19, 2020

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Compositions and methods for treating a depressive disorder or an anxiety disorder in a subject in need of such treatment are described. A therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising compound PG-20N in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is described. According to another embodiment, the subject disclosure features method of treating a depressive disorder or an anxiety disorder in a subject in need of such treatment. The method may comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising PG-20N.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating a depressive disorder or an anxiety disorder in a subject in need of such treatment, said method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject is a mammal. 3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mammal is a human. 4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered in a dosage of about 0.001 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg of body weight. 5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered at least once daily, at least once every other day, or at least once weekly. 6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered intravenously, transdermally, or orally. 7. A method of treating a depressive disorder in a subject in need of such treatment, said method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising: in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein administration of the composition treats the depressive disorder in the subject such that clinical improvement is observed in about 1 to 14 days. 8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the subject is a mammal. 9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the mammal is a human. 10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the composition is administered in a dosage of about 0.001 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg of body weight. 11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the composition is administered at least once daily, at least once every other day, or at least once weekly. 12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the composition is administered intravenously, transdermally, or orally.

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  • having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and one sulfur as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. sulthiame · CPC title

  • A61K38/08Primary

    Peptides having 5 to 11 amino acids {(A61K38/043 - A61K38/046 take precedence)} · CPC title

  • having 5 to 11 amino acids · CPC title

  • G protein coupled receptor, e.g. TSHR-thyrotropin-receptor, LH/hCG receptor, FSH receptor · CPC title

  • Injectable compositions; Intramuscular, intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous administration; Compositions to be administered through the skin in an invasive manner (non-active ingredients are additionally classified in A61K47/00) · CPC title

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What does patent US10653743B2 cover?
Compositions and methods for treating a depressive disorder or an anxiety disorder in a subject in need of such treatment are described. A therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising compound PG-20N in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is described. According to another embodiment, the subject disclosure features method of treating a depressive disorder or an anxiety disord…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Univ Arizona, Texas A & M Univ Sys
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K38/08. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 19 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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