Drugs / MK0493
last change Sep 2009 re-read 3 minutes ago

MK0493

targets MC4R via activation

Developed for
obesity disorder
Investigated by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Trials 2

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 2 NCT00482196 Jul 2005 → Mar 2006 obesity disorder Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00482638 May → Oct 2004 obesity disorder Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Completed Missed primary

Evidence & citations 3 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as MK-0493 “MK-0493 is a novel, potent, and selective agonist of the melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R), one of the best-validated genetic targets and considered one of the most promising for...” PMID 19741604 ↗ Sep 2009
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NCT00482638 ↗

NCT00482196 ↗

Action Activate “selective agonist of the melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R)” PMID 19741604 ↗ Sep 2009
Target MC4R “selective agonist of the melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R)” PMID 19741604 ↗ Sep 2009