Green Cross pubish series of CB1 antagonists

Green Cross have published a series of biarylpyrazolyl oxadiazole based compounds as CB1 antagonists

Jenrin’s CB1 antagonists show efficacy with less adverse effects

Data presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society show Jenrin’s CB1 antagonist are capable of having a metabolic effect while reducing risks of psychiatric side effects.

Merck discontinue development of CB-1 agonist taranabant

Merck has discontinued dvelopment of Cannabinoid 1 agonist Taranabant for Obesity due to adverse events

KeyNeurotek receive EMEA Orphan Drug Designation for KN38-7271 in TBI

KeyNeurotek Pharmaceuticals have received Orphan Drug Designation for its lead cannabinoid agonist compound KN38-7271 for the treatment of moderate and severe closed traumatic brain injury from EMEA

Watson Launch Generic Dronabinol

Watson have announced the launch of generic dronabinol under a supply agreement with Solvay Pharmaceuticals.

Pfizer to initiate Phase 1 Study Of CP-945598 In Patients With NASH

Pfizer are about to begin a Phase I study of Cannabinoid 1 antagonist CP-945598 In Patients With Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

Rimonabant effective in Type 2 Diabetes

Clinical data presented at ADA show Sanofi-aventis’ CB1 antagonist rimonabant significantly improved glucose levels (as measured by HbA1c) compared to controls in patients with type 2 diabetes