Andrew J Wuethrich

US Patent:

6534504, Mar 18, 2003

Filed:

Apr 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/110890

Inventors:

Deana Lori Hancock - Carthage IN
Randall Bruce Hopkins - Indianapolis IN
Michael Eugene Quimby - Indianapolis IN
Andrew Jason Wuethrich - Peoria IL

Assignee:

Eli Lilly and Company - Indianapolis IN

International Classification:

A61K 315377

US Classification:

5142345, 514403, 544131, 5462757, 5483611

Abstract:

Disclosed is compound represented by Structural Formula (I), wherein Ring A, Ring B and Ring C are independently substituted or unsubstituted. R1 and R2 are independently a C1-C4 straight chained or branched alkyl group. Also disclosed is a method of increasing the quantity and improving quality of meat obtained from a livestock animal. The method comprises administering to the animal an effective amount of one or more compounds represented by Structural Formula (I).