Process for combating adiposity and compositions which may be used for this purpose
US5916579A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/70
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a treatment and/or prevention of the problems of adiposity, with the aim being to obtain a cosmetic and/or therapeutic slimming effect which is generalized or localized on the human or animal body, the said process being characterized in that it consists in administering to the body, preferably via the topical route, at least one substance capable of limiting or of inhibiting the uptake of glucose by adipocytes. In addition, it is also possible to supply the body, preferably via the topical route, with at least one compound capable of stimulating lipolysis, the said supply being made in a simultaneous or separate manner or spread out over time relative to the step for administration of the glucose-uptake inhibitors. It also relate to various cosmetic, dermatological and/or medicinal compositions intended for implementation of the said process, as well as to their various uses.
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