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Review
. 2009 Oct;19(10):1401-15.
doi: 10.1517/13543770903251722.

Modulation of neuropeptide Y receptors for the treatment of obesity

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Modulation of neuropeptide Y receptors for the treatment of obesity

Nagaaki Sato et al. Expert Opin Ther Pat. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Neuropeptide Y (NPY) has been demonstrated to have critical roles in the physiological control of appetite and energy homeostasis through NPY Y1, Y2, Y4 and Y5 receptors. A number of synthetic ligands for NPY receptor subtypes have been developed to date, with Y5 receptor antagonists and Y2 and Y4 receptor agonists advancing into clinical trials.

Methods: A survey of the scientific and patent literature since mid-2006 is presented.

Conclusion: In addition to the specific modulation of respective NPY receptor subtypes, recent investigations have revealed that modulation of multiple NPY receptor subtypes produces additive or even synergistic anti-obesity effects. Development of reliable small molecule Y1, Y2 and Y4 receptor ligands would greatly accelerate investigations and drug discovery.

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