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Methods for increasing lean body mass with resistance training and a GDF8 inhibitor that is an anti-GDF8 antibody

US10934349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2016
Grant dateMar 2, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K2317/76
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure provides compositions, kits, and methods of using a GDF-8 inhibitor to increase lean muscle mass. In embodiments, a GDF-8 inhibitor is an antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that specifically binds GDF-8. In embodiments, a method comprises providing an exercise regimen for the subject, and administering a composition comprising an effective amount of a GDF-8 inhibitor.

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