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Synfacts 2010(2): 0143-0143  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219032
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of Inhibitors of Neuropeptide Y

Contributor(s): Philip Kocienski
M. Ando et al.*
Tsukuba Research Institute, Merck Research Laboratories, Banyu Pharmaceutical Company, Tsukuba, Japan
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21 January 2010 (online)

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Significance

Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a 36 amino acid neurotransmitter that is widely distributed in both the central and peripheral nervous system. The concentration of NPY is markedly increased in the hypothalamus during food deprivation. NPY Y5 (one of the receptor sub-types) is involved in feeding regulation and energy expenditure and therefore inhibitors of it are of interest as potential anti-obesity agents.