EPO Patent: Coumarin Derivatives for Lipolytic and Antiadipogenic Properties

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a patent application, EP4709369A1, concerning novel coumarin derivatives that exhibit lipolytic and antiadipogenic properties. The application, filed by Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, details potential therapeutic uses for these compounds, including treatment for obesity and related metabolic disorders. The publication date for this patent application is March 18, 2026.

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