Discovery of MK-5046, a Potent, Selective Bombesin Receptor Subtype-3 Agonist for the Treatment of Obesity.

ABSTRACT: We report the development and characterization of compound 22 (MK-5046), a potent, selective small molecule agonist of BRS-3 (bombesin receptor subtype-3). In pharmacological testing using diet-induced obese mice, compound 22 caused mechanism-based, dose-dependent reductions in food intake and body weight.

SUBMITTER: Sebhat IK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4018145 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature