Chemistry:Taranabant

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Taranabant
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  • Investigational (failed)
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FormulaC27H25ClF3N3O2
Molar mass515.96 g·mol−1
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Taranabant (codenamed MK-0364) is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) inverse agonist that was investigated as a potential treatment for obesity due to its anorectic effects.[1][2] It was discovered by Merck & Co.

In October 2008, Merck has stopped its phase III clinical trials with the drugs due to high level of central nervous system side effects, mainly depression and anxiety.[3][4][5][6]

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References

  1. "Substituted acyclic sulfonamides as human cannabinoid-1 receptor inverse agonists". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 17 (8): 2184–7. 2007. doi:10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.01.087. PMID 17293109. 
  2. "Antiobesity efficacy of a novel cannabinoid-1 receptor inverse agonist, N-[(1S,2S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(3-cyanophenyl)-1-methylpropyl]-2-methyl-2-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]oxy]propanamide (MK-0364), in rodents". Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics 321 (3): 1013–22. Jun 2007. doi:10.1124/jpet.106.118737. PMID 17327489. 
  3. "Press release by Merck". http://www.merck.com/newsroom/press_releases/research_and_development/2008_1002.html. 
  4. "A clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of taranabant, a CB1R inverse agonist, in obese and overweight patients: a high-dose study". International Journal of Obesity 34 (5): 919–35. May 2010. doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.21. PMID 20157323. 
  5. "A one-year study to assess the safety and efficacy of the CB1R inverse agonist taranabant in overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes". Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism 12 (6): 517–31. June 2010. doi:10.1111/j.1463-1326.2009.01188.x. PMID 20518807. 
  6. "A clinical trial assessing the safety and efficacy of the CB1R inverse agonist taranabant in obese and overweight patients: low-dose study". International Journal of Obesity 34 (8): 1243–54. August 2010. doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.38. PMID 20212496.