CRF2 receptor agonists and their use in therapy

DE602023010093T2Active Publication Date: 2025-12-24CORTERIA PHARMACEUTICALS
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE602023010093
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-02-23
Filing Date
2023-02-21
Publication Date
2025-12-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The extremely short half-life of urocortins limits their therapeutic use, necessitating continuous intravenous infusion, which is impractical for chronic conditions like heart failure and diabetes, and there is a need for CRF2 receptor agonists with improved pharmacokinetic properties for long-term treatment.

Method used

Development of peptide analogues of UCN2 with specific modifications, such as N-terminal acetylation or methylation, and alterations at position 32, to enhance stability and solubility, allowing for once-daily subcutaneous administration.

Benefits of technology

The modified peptides exhibit improved stability and solubility, enabling effective CRF2 receptor agonism for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, sarcopenia, cachexia, and pulmonary hypertension, reducing the need for continuous infusion.

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