| abstract |
There is provided compounds having the formula of structure I: n n nwherein the groups —C(R 8 )(CH 2 ) v CH(R 9 )(CH 2 ) y -Q and —C(R 8 )(CH 2 ) v CH(R 9 )(CH 2 ) y -J are the same, and R 1a , R 1b , R 2a , R 2b , R 8 , R 9 , J, Q, W, X, L 2 , v and y have meanings given in the description. Thus use of such compounds in the treatment of a condition responsive to changes in melanocortin receptor function in a human or non-human mammal (e.g. male sexual dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, an eating disorder, above optimal body weight, obesity, below-optimal body weight or cachexia) is also described. |