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Biomass lipase inhibitor useful for treating adiposity

US5540917A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1995
Grant dateJul 30, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P3/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one water insoluble crude fiber and at least one lipase inhibitor. The lipase inhibitor is present in an amount effective for treating adiposity. The lipase inhibitor is selected from lipstatin in pure form, a biomass comprising a lipase inhibitor, and tetrahydrolipstatin.

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