| abstract |
Lactam-bridged melanocortin receptor-specific cyclic peptides of the formula n n n n n n n n n n where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 and R 9 are as defined in the specification, compositions and formulations including the peptides of the foregoing formula, and methods of preventing, ameliorating or treating melanocortin receptor-mediated diseases, indications, conditions and syndromes, including obesity, modulation of feeding behavior, related metabolic syndrome, sexual dysfunction, male erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction. |