Research programme: selective peptide MC4R agonists - Palatin Technologies
Alternative Names: MCR4 agonist therapeutic - Palatin Technologies; Melanocortin 4 receptor agonists - Palatin TechnologiesLatest Information Update: 27 May 2026
At a glance
- Originator Palatin Technologies
- Class Obesity therapies; Peptides
- Mechanism of Action Melanocortin type 4 receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Preclinical Obesity
Most Recent Events
- 18 May 2026 Palatin Technologies announces intention to submit an IND application for Obesity, in the fourth quarter of 2026
- 06 Nov 2025 Palatin Technologies plans a phase I SAD/MAD trial trial for Obesity in the mid 2026
- 25 Jul 2024 Preclinical trials in Obesity in USA (SC), prior to July 2024 (Palatin Technologies pipeline, July 2024)