Setmelanotide
Imcivree (setmelanotide) is a protein pharmaceutical. Setmelanotide was first approved as Imcivree on 2020-11-25. It has been approved in Europe to treat obesity. It is known to target melanocortin receptor 4, melanocortin receptor 3, melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor, and melanocortin receptor 5. Imcivree's patent is valid until 2027-10-13 (FDA).
Trade Name | Imcivree |
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Common Name | Setmelanotide |
Indication | obesity |
Drug Class | Peptides: melanocortin receptor antagonists |