Patent: 5,672,596
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Summary for Patent: 5,672,596
| Title: | Benzo-fused lactams promote release of growth hormone |
| Abstract: | There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as benzo-fused lactams which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to increase the stature of those afflicted with a lack of a normal secretion of natural growth hormone. Growth promoting compositions containing such benzo-fused lactams as the active ingredient therefore are also disclosed. |
| Inventor(s): | Wyvratt; Matthew (Mountainside, NJ), DeVita; Robert (Westfield, NJ), Bochis; Richard (East Brunswick, NJ), Schoen; William (Edison, NJ) |
| Assignee: | Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ) |
| Application Number: | 08/392,961 |
| Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 5,672,596
| Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Expiredate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nps Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | NATPARA | parathyroid hormone | For Injection | 125511 | 01/23/2015 | ⤷ Try a Trial | 2014-09-30 |
| >Applicant | >Tradename | >Biologic Ingredient | >Dosage Form | >BLA | >Approval Date | >Patent No. | >Expiredate |
