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TM38837 is a new small molecule inverse agonist/antagonist of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. It is being developed for the treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders by 7TM Pharma. The company has announced phase I clinical trials.TM38837 is among the first of a new generation of cannabinoid receptor antagonist designed to avoid the central nervous system liabilities of the first generation CB1 receptor antagonists for example rimonabant.