Advances in patented CB1 receptor antagonists for obesity

摘要

Obesity is turning into a global concern and it needs to be addressed seriously. Over 1.9 billion adults are reported to be overweight and more than 650 million people are found to be obese. Surprisingly, obesity and overweight kills more people than the problem of underweight. Limited pharmacological options for the treatment of obesity could be a reason for a greater number of deaths.